Mainframe CICS/MQ admin

Role Description: Are you passionate about designing and delivering high-performance enterprise network solutions? We’re looking for a Senior Mainframe CICS/MQ admin to join our team. We’re seeking a seasoned Mainframe CICS/MQ administrator with strong expertise in administration, Upgrade and z/OS knowledge. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience across Mainframe CICS/MQ and automation, along with the ability to lead end-to-end Mainframe delivery in complex, large-scale environments.

Proven experience in CICS/MQ administration and operational excellence is essential, along with a strong focus on performance, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Location: Melbourne

Salary: AUD 108,571– 119,893Annual Gross

Please Note: - The above salary range is only indicative and maybe subject to suitable enhancements, based on internal company processes

Flexible working arrangements (hybrid, reviewed case-by-case basis). Feel free to connect with your recruiter to learn more about how this works in practice.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Should have experience in Mainframe CICS and MQ environment for 10+ years.

Support the operations of the Mainframe CICS infrastructure(CICS & MQ series).

Well versed with CICS resource definitions online(terminals, programs, bundles etc.), defining new CICS regions etc.

Experience in upgrade of CICS TS from lower version to higher version.

Knowledge on CICS Transaction Gateway and CICS webservices and CICSplex Operations

Experience in vendor product install / upgrade and applying PTF for maintenance

CICS SSL Setup Troubleshooting

Experience in CICS Monitoring Tools - CA SYSVIEW / Omegamon / Mainview etc.

Well versed with CICSPLEX Setup (CMAS), MRO region Setup and troubleshoot related issues.

Experience and strong knowledge as a Websphere MQSeries on z/OS v7.1 / v9.0

Install new releases, apply PTFs to Webshere MQ on z/OS

Well versed with MQ Clustering and MQ Objects/Channels/Queues

Experience with upgrading IBM MQ for z/OS will be added advantage.

Essential:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field

10+ years of experience in CICS/MQ administration and delivery

z/OS connect

zIOA installation and configuration

ADDITIONAL

Excellent customer-facing skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail and outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills.