Delivery Consultant CICS and MQ

IntroductionAt IBM Global Sales, we bring together innovation, collaboration, and expertise to help clients solve their most complex business challenges. Working across industries and geographies, you'll partner with colleagues, clients, and partners to co-create solutions that drive digital transformation and lasting impact.Success in Global Sales is built on curiosity, empathy, and collaboration. You'll connect technical understanding with strong people skills, building trusted relationships and shaping solutions that improve business and society. With world-class onboarding, continuous learning, and a supportive culture, IBM offers the tools and opportunities to grow your career. Join us and be part of a global team that's passionate about driving innovation and making a difference.Your role and responsibilitiesAs a Delivery Consultant specializing in Technology Expert Labs for IBM's zTPS, you will provide clients with world-class services to optimize the configuration, deployment, adoption, usage, and analysis of their zModernization and zTransaction Processing System (zTPS) software products. This role involves delivering expert consulting services to help clients achieve maximum value from their zTPS investments. Your primary responsibilities will include:Optimize Client Solutions: Drive the optimization of zTPS software configurations, deployment, and adoption to meet client needs, leveraging deep expertise in zModernization and zTransaction Processing System (zTPS) software products.Deliver World-Class Services: Provide expert consulting services to clients, ensuring seamless integration and maximum value from their zTPS investments, including IT Operations Management, Application/Data Management, Application Development, and Security products.Analyze Client Environments: Conduct in-depth analysis of client environments to identify opportunities for improvement and provide actionable recommendations to enhance zTPS software usage and efficiency.Collaborate with Clients: Work closely with clients to understand their business needs and deliver tailored solutions that meet their specific requirements, fostering strong relationships and driving client satisfaction.Develop Solution Strategies: Establish and implement comprehensive solution strategies to help clients achieve their business objectives, leveraging zTPS software capabilities and industry best practices.Required educationHigh School Diploma/GEDPreferred educationBachelor's DegreeRequired technical and professional expertiseCICS Required skills:Experienced with CICS version upgrades, system tuning, and CICS region customization using SMPE, ASSEMBLER and REXX.Worked with application teams and operations to resolve dumps and performance issues.Designed and implemented automated solutions to CICS TS / CICSPLEX managementFamiliar with CICS interfaces used by batch streams and RLS and file handling.Worked with CICS exitsFamiliar with CICS RDO/CPSMGeneral knowledge of CICS transaction securityKnowledge of CICS SIT parametersMQ Required skills:Installation: Basic product installation, Queue Manager and CHINIT configuration. Advanced - Queue Sharing Group configuration, queue manager cluster configuration.Administration: Queue and channel object creation and modification. Use of MQ Explorer, TSO Panel, and batch utility programs. Use of MQ real-time monitoring tools such as OMEGAMON, Mainview, Sysview, etc. Cluster administration.Performance Tuning: understanding and use of SMF115 and SMF116 records, MP1B or similar tools. Performance metrics for Buffer pool and Logger tunning.Architecture: Availability and capacity capabilities of queue sharing groups or queue manager clustersPreferred technical and professional experienceAnalytical/critical/outside-the-box thinking in problem solvingAbility to work well in team environment as well as independently without directionMainframe systems software programming experienceProficient with z/OS, TSO/ISPF, JES2, RMF, SMFGood problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skillsIdentifies and resolves less clearly defined problems using established procedures and/or protocols as guidelinesABOUT BUSINESS UNITIBM has a global presence, operating in more than 175 countries with a broad-based geographic distribution of revenue. The company's Global Markets organization is a strategic sales business unit that manages IBM's global footprint, working closely with dedicated country-based operating units to serve clients locally. These country teams have client relationship managers who lead integrated teams of consultants, solution specialists and delivery professionals to enable clients' growth and innovation. By complementing local expertise with global experience and digital capabilities, IBM builds deep and broad-based client relationships. This local management focus fosters speed in supporting clients, addressing new markets and making investments in emerging opportunities. Additionally, the Global Markets organization serves clients with expertise in their industry as well as through the products and services that IBM and partners supply. 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Eligible employees may have access to:Healthcare benefits including medical & prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, and mental health & well beingFinancial programs such as 401(k), cash balance pension plan, the IBM Employee Stock Purchase Plan, financial counseling, life insurance, short & long- term disability coverage, and opportunities for performance based salary incentive programsGenerous paid time off including 12 holidays, minimum 56 hours sick time, 120 hours vacation, 12 weeks parental bonding leave in accordance with IBM Policy, and other Paid Care Leave programs. IBM also offers paid family leave benefits to eligible employees where required by applicable lawTraining and educational resources on our personalized, AI-driven learning platform where IBMers can grow skills and obtain industry-recognized certifications to achieve their career goalsDiverse and inclusive employee resource groups, giving & volunteer opportunities, and discounts on retail products, services & experiencesWe consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law.This position was posted on the date cited in the key job details section and is anticipated to remain posted for 21 days from this date or less if not needed to fill the role.IBM will not be providing visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Therefore, in order to be considered for this position, you must have the ability to work without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.The compensation range and benefits for this position are based on a full-time schedule for a full calendar year. The salary will vary depending on your job-related skills, experience and location. Pay increment and frequency of pay will be in accordance with employment classification and applicable laws. For part time roles, your compensation and benefits will be adjusted to reflect your hours. Benefits may be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.