Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin (ONSITE)

Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin

Cognizant

Position Overview

As a Mainframe CICS & MQ Admin you will make an impact by performing problem analysis and resolution implement. You will be a valued member of the team and work closely with the Retail team.

In This Role, You Will

CICS Administrator

• Excellent skills on CICS administration which include CICS and its product administration

• Experience in CICS version upgrades/migration

• Applying patches to CICS software, Hostbridge

• CICS ISVs upgrades and maintenance

• Resource definition Online and batch mode

• CICS region build

• Knowledge on CICSPlex concepts (mandatory)

• Configuration of CICS initialization parameters

• Troubleshooting and resolving system related abends and issues

• Identifying patches that need to be installed, and having them installed

• Security administration for CICS

• Performance monitoring and tuning

• CICS intercommunication setup and maintenance

• 24*7 support

• Assist in application team on CICS specific issues

MQ on z/OS Administrator

• Expericne in MQ product upgrades and maintenance

• Defining and Monitoring MQ objects

• MQ region build

• Knowledge on MQ sharing concepts (mandatory)

• Operating with CICS adapter control functions to initiate and manage connections between WebSphere MQ and CICS

• Managing Websphere MQ resources(BSDS, Pagesets, buffer pools, logs)

Work Model

At Cognizant, we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible, and we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs. Based on this role's business requirements, this is an onsite position requiring 5 days a week in a client office in San Antonio, TX

The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you're engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.

What You Need To Have To Be Considered

• Minimum 10+ years of experience in CICS/MQ on zOS administration

We're excited to meet people who share our mission and can make an impact in a variety of ways. Don't hesitate to apply, even if you only meet the minimum requirements listed. Think about your transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Salary And Other Compensation

Annual Salary: $73,350 to $116,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant's discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant's applicable plans.

Benefits

Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

• 401(k) plan and contributions

• Long-term/Short-term Disability

• Paid Parental Leave

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

"Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws."

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