Title : IBM MQ administrator - z/OS & AS400

Location : Bangalore

Duration : Full time Position

Employee Status : Permanent

Interview Process : Teams Video Interview - Technical, Managerial & HR

Shift : 24/7

Start Date : ASAP

Job Description :

We are seeking a skilled IBM MQ Administrator with extensive. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in administering, configuring, and troubleshooting IBM MQ environments, ensuring high availability and optimal performance of mission-critical production systems. This role requires expertise in managing messaging systems, implementing security layers, and providing SME-level support within the team.

Technical Expertise required :

- 2 years of hands-on experience in IBM MQ administration.

- For z/OS : Configure and manage Queue Sharing Groups (QSG) for high availability and workload balancing.

- For AS400 : Implement multi-instance queue managers and remote queue management for failover and redundancy.

- Solid understanding of MQSI commands and debugging flows.

- Knowledge of FTP, SFTP, HTTP protocols.

- Experience with MQ monitoring tools.

- Proficiency in SSL configuration and MQ security layers.

- Understanding of RDQM (Replicated Data Queue Managers).

- Experience in Pub/Sub processing, triggers, and message routing.

- Strong knowledge of WebSphere MQ best practices.

- Hands-on experience with UNIX/Linux administration.

- Proficiency in scripting (Shell, Python) for automation.

- Experience in IBM PMR problem determination and troubleshooting.

Key Responsibilities :

- Administer, configure, and maintain IBM MQ on z/OS and AS400 platforms.

- Troubleshoot and resolve IBM MQ issues, including message queuing, cluster management, and security configurations.

- Manage and monitor MQ Listeners, Command Servers, Channel Initiators, Trigger Monitors, MQ Log Files, and Dead Letter Queues.

- Set up and maintain Queue Sharing Groups (QSG) on z/OS and multi-instance queue managers on AS400,

- Implement security best practices, including SSL configuration and role-based access control.

- Perform capacity planning and performance tuning to optimize MQ infrastructure.

- Deploy and manage BAR files, IIB, Pub-Sub environments, and ensure secure integrations.

- Provide SME-level support and mentorship to junior administrators.

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, developers, and vendors to manage new landscape setups and upgrades.

- Handle product upgrades, Fixpack installations, and version migrations for IBM MQ.

- Work with Control-M batch processing and troubleshoot MQ file transactions.

- Develop and maintain scripting solutions (Shell, Python) for automation and monitoring.

- Provide 24/7 on-call support as part of a rotational team.

Additional Requirement :

- Should be ready to work in any shift including Night shift

- Should be ready to work during weekend (SAT and SUN)

- Capable of handling escalation independently.

- Minimum 6 years of experience with IBM MQ on z/OS (version 8.0, 9.x) and AS400 (IBM i, versions 7.1 - 9.x).

- Familiarity with Queue Sharing Groups (QSG) on z/OS and journaled queues on AS400.

- Upgrade experience, Migration experience

- Mentoring and training experience

- MQ security experience

Professional Attributes :

- Good Communication

- Ready to learn new things

- Should be a good team player

- Quick learner with interest and ability to master new technologies and able to handle tasks effectively and working independently and leading a team

DXC VALUES :

Deliver We do what we say we are going to do.

Collaborate We work as a team - globally and locally.

Community We believe in stewardship and building a sustainable company that supports our communities.

Care We take care of each other and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.

Do the right thing We act with integrity.