Junior CICS/MQ Systems Engineer

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SumasEdge Corporation
United States (Remote)
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Job Descriptions:-

Overview

We are looking for a Junior Systems Engineer with hands-on experience in IBM MQ and foundational knowledge of CICS . This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants to grow their skills in enterprise middleware technologies while supporting mission-critical applications on IBM Z. The emphasis will be on IBM MQ, with opportunities to learn and contribute to CICS environments.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the setup, configuration, and administration of IBM MQ environments.
  • Monitor and maintain MQ queues, channels, and logs to ensure reliable performance.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve MQ issues under the guidance of senior engineers.
  • Assist with day-to-day CICS region support, including transaction monitoring and basic issue resolution.
  • Document procedures and contribute to knowledge sharing across the team.
  • Participate in system health checks, patching, and upgrade activities.

Qualifications

  • 3-5 years of IT experience with exposure to IBM MQ (required) and CICS (preferred).
  • Strong understanding of MQ concepts such as queues, queue managers, and channels.
  • Familiarity with z/OS environments; some knowledge of JCL or scripting (REXX, etc.) is a plus.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
  • Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with mainframe monitoring tools (e.g., OMEGAMON, Tivoli).
  • Knowledge of batch scheduling systems (CA7, Control-M, etc.).
  • Exposure to mainframe security (RACF, ACF2, Top Secret).
  • IBM MQ or CICS coursework/certification.

What We Offer

  • Mentorship from experienced mainframe engineers.
  • Opportunities to specialize in MQ and CICS within enterprise environments.
  • Exposure to automation and modernization initiatives.
  • A collaborative, growth-oriented team environment.
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