TWO95 International is hiring a
Mainframe Middleware Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Mainframe Middleware Engineer who will work remotely, has at least seven years of experience in mainframe systems programming, and is expected to support one of the three middleware solutions (MQ, CICS, or Z/OS Connect). The role involves enforcing data security, maintaining best practices, troubleshooting issues, identifying and resolving problems, planning for disaster recovery, and assisting application development staff. Preferred skills include DB2 for z/OS experience, CTG experience, REXX experience, and vendor management experience.

Requirements

• Seven years of experience working in mainframe systems programming
• Experience supporting one of the three middleware solutions – MQ, CICS or Z/OS Connect
• Expert knowledge of CICS for z/OS or MQ for z/OS along with mainframe related tools such as SMPE, ISPF, SMS, SMF
• Systems administration-related plans, processes, procedures, standards and priorities

Responsibilities

• Document and enforce data security with consideration for key dependencies of CICS and MQ on system Z
• Maintain best practices in systems administration, high availability, metrics and business continuity specifically for CICS for z/OS or MQ for z/OS
• Troubleshooting specific to CICS and MQ on Z issues
• Identify and resolve systems application problems, coordinates with programming application users to determine symptoms and accurate problem resolution
• Plans and implements strategies / procedures for physical disaster/recovery and contingency planning
• Assists application development and maintenance staff with CICS and MQ on z questions and issues

Preferred Qualifications

• DB2 for z/OS Experience desired
• CTG experience desired
• REXX experience desired
• Vendor management experience