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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # CICS/MQ Systems Programmer - **Company:** Brown Brothers Harriman & Co. - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $175,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Customer Information Control System (CICS), COBOL (Programming Language), Monitoring of Systems, IBM WebSphere MQ, Tivoli Management Framework, IBM Websphere Application Server, Mainframes, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Z/OS, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, File-aid, Omegamon, Tools for Reporting, Ibm Integration Bus - **Published:** September 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://bbh.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/BBH/job/Jersey-City/CICS-MQ-Systems-Programmer_72690 ## About the Role At Brown Brothers Harriman, we believe no job is too big or small for any of us to handle if it helps our clients. We value passionate, committed people who enjoy collaborating with others to find new solutions to complex business challenges. We are looking for the type of person who speaks their mind, truly listens and steps outside their role to add value wherever they can. Someone who is driven to get things done and views obstacles as an exciting challenge that demands a creative solution. Above all, we seek someone who takes great pride in their work and is inspired and motivated by their role in protecting and enhancing our client's financial well-being. If you are looking for an entrepreneurial environment where you can learn and thrive, Brown Brothers Harriman is the right place for you, * Candidate should have 5+ years experience supporting MQSeries and CICS on z/OS. * Experience with MQSeries and MQClients on MQ Appliance, distributed and mainframe z/OS platforms. * Experience with MQSeries monitoring and reporting tools. * Experience with scripting and scripting languages to automate tasks, set up reporting, monitoring and alerting. * Experience using trace, dumps and monitoring software for problem investigation and resolution. * Strong analytical and problem solving skills and the ability to think creatively. * Ability to multitask and switch to higher priority tasks when required. * Ability to work under pressure. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team. * Ability to accept new challenges as an opportunity to learn and increase skill set. * High level of motivation, initiative and attention to detail when performing tasks. * Good verbal and written communication skills. * Experience using SMP/E for product installs and applying maintenance a plus. * Experience coding programs in Assembler and COBOL (a plus). * Experience with Websphere for z/OS using Installation Manager a plus. * Experience with Compuware (AbendAid, FileAid) and Omegamon/Tivoli products a plus. ## Description Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting MQ Administrator / CICS Systems Programmer to join our Enterprise System Support CICS/MQ group. The Enterprise System Support CICS/MQ group is responsible for administering and supporting MQSeries across all platforms (MQ Appliance, RHEL, MS Windows, and mainframe z/OS) and CICS M-R-O infrastructures in both the production and test environments. The group also supports a suite of Compuware and Omegamon products along with WebSphere Application Server for z/OS and IBM Integration Bus (IIB) on z/OS. The Candidate must have a thorough working knowledge of MQSeries and CICS to be a core member of the group responsible for administration, configuration, installation, maintenance, upgrades, performance and tuning, problem resolution, application group and Client requests and off-hour on-call technical support (rotation). Some of your additional responsibilities include: * Perform all functions related to supporting MQSeries and CICS including: administration, configuration, installation, maintenance, upgrades, performance and tuning, problem resolution. * Monitor the systems for issues and take the required steps to address and resolve. * Work with vendors to resolve issues with supported products. * Apply maintenance and upgrades to supported products on a regular basis. * Provide support to the application programming groups including handling inquiry and new resource requests, coding design questions, assisting in resolving issues and abends. * Setup and maintain external MQSeries connections. ## Related Videos - [Building with IBM Bob](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100275-building-with-ibm-bob) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [Hands-on Journey to Quantum Computing with IBM](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/137-hands-on-journey-to-quantum-computing-with-ibm) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [93 Java Interview Questions You Should Prepare For](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/14-93-java-interview-questions-you-should-prepare-for) - [Software Developer Salary in Switzerland [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/215-software-developer-salary-in-switzerland-2023) - [10 Highest Paying Programming Languages 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/150-10-highest-paying-programming-languages-2025) - [Top 10 Java Libraries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/364-top-10-java-libraries) - [Data Analyst Salary in Switzerland](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/276-data-analyst-salary-in-switzerland)