Websphere MQ zOS Administrator - English Speaking Contact in Zurich

Job Description: The Systems Administrator will work with the Swiss Messaging Services team developing end to end MQ configurations. The configurations can span multiple platforms but the EMPHASIS WILL BE ON Z/OS.

The Job:

- Develop documentation to describe each requested configuration using Microsoft Word and Visio
- Liaise with requestors where necessary to obtain documentation approvals and to discuss any issues arising from their requests
- Develop object definition scripts using ISPF for those deployed on z/OS and Windows based text editors for those deployed on Unix, AS400, Windows
- Provide support to test teams following configuration deployment where required
- Troubleshoot and remediate configuration issues where found during test
- Adhere to teams documentation and script development standards
- Work in a timely manner to meet all individual and project target dates
- Report status as required in an organised and precise manner

Our ideal candidate should:

- Have excellent technical skills in WEBSPHERE MQ WHICH MUST INCLUDE SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE OF MQ CLUSTERING AND SSL
- Have good Z/OS AND UNIX (Linux/Solaris) skills. Knowledge of other platforms (egAS400 or Windows) would be useful
- Possess good general PC skills
- Be a team player with good organisational and communication skills
- Possess the ability to quickly envisage the operating landscape of the bank and the specific scope of the project engaged in
- Have the capacity to quickly grasp an understanding of all the processes necessary to achieve the allotted tasks
- Show drive and commitment
- Strive for excellence in all tasks
- Have good written and verbal communication skills in English, German is an advantage
- Interact well with both Business and IT personnel
- Take responsibility for allocated tasks and see them through to successful completion

We look forward to receiving your CV.