IBM MQ Admin

Project Overview

The client is seeking an experienced IBM MQ Administrator to support enterprise messaging infrastructure. This role focuses on administration troubleshooting performance optimization and automation of IBM MQ environments. The position requires participation in a 24x7 on-call rotation (once every 8 weeks) and close collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and manage IBM MQ (WebSphere MQ) environments (versions 9.3.x and 9.4.x)
• Configure and maintain queue managers channels and clustering
• Monitor system performance tune MQ environments and ensure high availability
• Troubleshoot and resolve MQ-related issues across distributed systems
• Automate routine operational tasks using scripting (Shell Python or Ansible)
• Manage SSL/TLS certificates and ensure secure messaging configurations
• Handle dead letter queues and message delivery issues
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with development teams
• Provide consultation and support during customer meetings
• Participate in 24x7 on-call rotation (once every 8 weeks)

Required Qualifications

• 5 10 years of experience in IBM MQ administration
• Strong experience with IBM MQ Core (9.3.x 9.4.x)
• Experience with Linux/Unix administration (AIX Red Hat SUSE)
• Proficiency in scripting (Shell Python or Ansible)
• Strong troubleshooting problem-solving and performance tuning skills
• Experience with SSL/TLS configuration and security protocols
• Familiarity with Agile frameworks

Technical & Soft Skills

Technical Skills

• IBM MQ administration and configuration
• Queue manager and channel management (sender receiver server client)
• Clustering and distributed queuing
• Monitoring tools log analysis and debugging
• TCP/IP networking fundamentals
• Authentication authorization and encryption mechanisms
• File system and server management (Linux/AIX/Windows)

Nice-to-Have:

• AWS Cloud
• Apache Kafka
• Application integration knowledge
• Containerization (Red Hat OpenShift)
• Middleware and application servers (WebSphere JBoss Tomcat)

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Attention to detail
• Self-starter with strong ownership
• Effective time management and prioritization
• Ability to work in team environments and handle on-call responsibilities