IBM MQ Admin
Location: Bethlehem, PA (Hybrid)
Job Type: Contract
Job Description:
Customer is seeking a Senior IBM MQ Administrator with hands-on experience building IBM MQ systems from the ground up. The ideal candidate excels at complex troubleshooting, communicates effectively with both technical and business teams, and values a culture focused on integrity, high standards, and collaboration.
You are
A self-starter who is fueled by collaboration, able to transform conceptual thinking into executable insights who thrives in partnering across the company with software developers and internal and external customers, able to work independently and as team.
Required Skills:
โข 10+ years of experience
โข Strong hands-on expertise in IBM MQ Administration
โข In-depth understanding of messaging concepts and design patterns
โข Proven experience implementing High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions
โข MQ Security (TLS, CHLAUTH, OAM)
โข Proficient in Linux/Unix system administration
โข Working knowledge of IBM Application Connect Enterprise (ACE), formerly IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
โข Experience with shell scripting for automation and operational efficiency
โข Demonstrated ability to drive impact quickly, lead change, and work effectively with minimal supervision
Good to have Skills:
โข Experience integrating applications with WebSphere Application Server
โข Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, along with familiarity with DevOps practices
โข Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring tools, including Splunk
โข Working knowledge of Java programming
Responsibilities:
โข Design, develop, and deliver IBM MQ solutions, including Multi-Instance Queue Managers and High Availability (HA) architectures
โข Lead IBM MQ deployments, including automation and standardization initiatives
โข Participate in on-call support on a rotational basis to ensure platform stability and availability
โข Contribute to AWS cloud migration and modernization projects
โข Collaborate effectively with both onshore and offshore teams
โข Provide hands-on technical solutions to complex business challenges, translating requirements into scalable technical and process solutions
โข Interpret business and technical requirements, perform complex analysis, and present options and recommendations to achieve desired outcomes
โข Develop advanced technology concepts and guide them through implementation into production-ready solutions
โข Own middleware patching and upgrade activities, including IBM MQ and IBM Application Connect Enterprise (ACE)