<p>Kforce is seeking a CICS MQ Consultant for an enterprise client in Armonk, NY. The ideal candidate would have the skills listed below. This role can start remote, but if the candidate is converted, they will likely be expected to be onsite 2-3 days a week. We are seeking both mid-level and senior consultants. Currently, this is a 6-month contract to hire opportunity.</p> <p>Summary: This role is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Company CICS and MQ software on z/OS mainframe environments. The focus is on ensuring system performance, availability, and security for business-critical applications.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Installation & Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain CICS Transaction Server and MQ software on z/OS systems </li><li>Performance Tuning: Monitor and optimize CICS and MQ environments for performance, response time, and resource utilization </li><li>Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot system and application issues, including transaction abends and performance bottlenecks </li><li>Upgrades & Maintenance: Perform version upgrades and apply maintenance to keep systems current and stable </li><li>Security Management: Implement and maintain security measures to protect infrastructure from unauthorized access </li><li>System Monitoring: Continuously monitor system health to ensure high availability and error-free operation </li><li>Support & Collaboration: Provide technical support to application development teams and collaborate with operations teams to resolve incidents and implement enhancements </li><li>Automation: Identify opportunities for automation and implement solutions to improve operational efficiency* Mainframe Expertise: Strong knowledge of IBM z/OS environments </li><li>CICS & MQ Proficiency: Hands-on experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of CICS and MQ </li><li>Performance Analysis: Ability to analyze performance data and tune system parameters effectively </li><li>z/OS Fundamentals: Proficiency in JCL, TSO/ISPF, and other core z/OS utilities </li><li>Debugging Skills: Experience with mainframe debugging tools and techniques, including dump analysis </li><li>Scripting: Skills in Rexx, CLIST, or High-Level Assembler (HLASM) for automation and system modifications </li><li>System Tools: Familiarity with tools such as FileAid, SyncSort, and performance monitoring solutions like Strobe or Omegamon </li><li>Change Management: Experience with software change management tools such as CA Endevor is a plus </li></ul>