Job Description
Job Description
A client of Innova Solutions is immediately hiring for a MQ Administrator
Position type: Contract to hire
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Location: New York, NY/New Jersey, NJ/ Pittsburgh, PA / or Lake Mary, FL (Hybrid-4 days onsite 1 days remote)
As a MQ Administrator you will be responsible for :
Job Description:
Seeking a MQ Administrator with strong MQ Series, MQ Cluster, CICS logs and a proven track record of leading development teams in delivering end-to-end applications. This role requires hands-on coding, team coordination, and technical leadership across the full software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with application teams in exploring most suited MQ implementation for their requirements.
- Provision MQ infrastructure on mainframe z/OS and on distributed platform.
- Understand, explain, configure, and support queue sharing group configurations, clusters, channel authentications on the mainframe, certificates, etc.
- Have a broader understanding of mainframe dependencies to support capacity on the mainframe, IPL, and DR events.
- Provide assistance on MQ related alerts and incidents.
- Some basic level of understanding in how applications use MQ on the mainframe platform is expected.
- Some basic level of mainframe application programming in COBOL is preferred.
- Contribute on change management and DR related events.
- Demonstrate high level of ownership and accountability.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related discipline, or equivalent work experience required; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of related infrastructure experience required.
- Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
- 8+ years of experience in administering MQ in z/OS environment.
- Strong knowledge of MQ Queue Sharing Groups, MQ clusters with mainframe QManager members, manage channel authentication in z/OS, TLS certificate management, and stream Queues.
- Some understanding of MQ application programming experience in z/OS environment (either C, COBOL, or Java) and the infrastructure dependencies there.
- Solid understanding of MQ DR events on mainframe and the underlying dependencies.
- Good understanding of MQ upgrade process in z/OS environment.
- Some basic understanding of security exits.
- Good understanding of change management and incident practices.
- Ability to multitask and manage deliverables under time pressure.
- Understanding CICS logs for troubleshooting purposes is expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Some basic level of mainframe application programming in COBOL is preferred.
- Experience in the securities or financial services industry is a plus.
- Some understanding of MQ application programming experience in z/OS environment (either C, COBOL, or Java) and the infrastructure dependencies there.
- Good understanding of MQ upgrade process in z/OS environment.
Candidate Competencies:
- Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills.
- Ability to estimate, plan, and manage development tasks.
- Skilled in simplifying complex technical topics for diverse audiences.
- Quick learner with adaptability to new technologies and platforms.
- Proven ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.
The ideal candidate will have:
MQ Admin, MQ Cluster, Series, TLS, CICS logs expereince
Qualified candidates should
APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.
We are currently interviewing to fill this and other similar positions. If this role is not a fit for you, we do offer a referral bonus program for referrals that we successfully place with our clients, subject to program guidelines.
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Thank you!
Dhanraj Bind
585-625-4154
dhanraj.bind@innovasolutions.com
PAY RANGE AND BENEFITS:
Pay Range*: $80/hr. - $85/hr.
*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.
Benefits: Innova Solutions offers benefits( based on eligibility) that include the following: Medical & pharmacy coverage, Dental/vision insurance, 401(k), Health saving account (HSA) and Flexible spending account (FSA), Life Insurance, Pet Insurance, Short term and Long term Disability, Accident & Critical illness coverage, Pre-paid legal & ID theft protection, Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
ABOUT INNOVA SOLUTIONS: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Innova Solutions employs approximately 50,000 professionals worldwide and reports an annual revenue approaching $3 Billion. Through our global delivery centers across North America, Asia, and Europe, we deliver strategic technology and business transformation solutions to our clients, enabling them to operate as leaders within their fields.
Recent Recognitions:
- Named One of America’s Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes (2024
- Named One of the Best Companies to Work for by U.S. News & World Report (Private Companies List, 2024-2025)
- One of the Largest IT Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #3 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024)
- One of the Largest Staffing Firms in the US – Ranked #13 by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA, 2024; includes Innova Solutions, Volt, & HireGenics)
- Named One of the Top Ten Private Companies in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle (2023)
- One of the Largest Certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBEs) in the United States (NMSDC, 2024)
- AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner with 100+ certifications
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