Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior IBM MQ Administrator with over 10 years of expertise in managing configuring and optimizing IBM MQ environments across hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructures. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on Linux skills deep infrastructure and architecture knowledge and familiarity with Java middleware technologies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability security and high performance of our messaging systems supporting mission-critical applications and leading architectural best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design deployment and management of IBM MQ infrastructure in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.

• Deliver expert-level support for installation configuration and upgrades of IBM MQ instances.

• Maintain and optimize MQ performance availability and security.

• Troubleshoot complex issues perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.

• Handson HA / DR Implementation knowledge

• Develop and oversee disaster recovery high-availability and scalability strategies.

• Collaborate with development operations security and architecture teams to align messaging solutions with enterprise standards.

• Provide strong hands-on support on Linux platforms including system tuning scripting and automation.

• Architect and implement infrastructure solutions ensuring robust and scalable architecture designs.

• Automate routine tasks and deployments using scripting configuration management and orchestration tools.

• Enforce security best practices including SSL/TLS access controls and compliance standards.

• Share expertise in Java middleware technologies and integrate IBM MQ with other middleware solutions as needed.

• Mentor junior team members and lead technical initiatives related to messaging and infrastructure.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation covering architecture configurations and troubleshooting procedures.

• Stay updated on IBM MQ innovations cloud services Linux advancements and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.

• IBM MQ Monitoring skills using Avada IR360 and / or NewRelic

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science Information Technology or related field; advanced degrees preferred.

• 10 years of extensive experience managing IBM MQ environments in enterprise settings.

• Strong hands-on experience with Linux/Unix administration and scripting.

• Deep expertise in IBM MQ architecture administration and troubleshooting.

• Proven experience deploying and managing IBM MQ in hybrid cloud environments (AWS Azure IBM Cloud).

• Strong infrastructure architecture and design skills for messaging and middleware systems.

• Knowledge of Java middleware technologies (e.g. WebSphere JBoss Spring) is a plus.

• Proficiency with automation and configuration management tools (Ansible Chef Puppet).

• Familiarity with containerization (Docker Kubernetes) and modern deployment pipelines.

• Excellent communication leadership and collaboration skills.

• Relevant certifications such as IBM MQ Certified System Administrator Linux certifications Cloud certifications or Java middleware certifications are highly desirable.

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EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Certifications:

• Salesforce Certified Administrator
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional
• ITIL ITSM Certifications

WORK EXPERIENCE:

4 years of directly-related or relevant experience preferably in application support or system/application/database administration.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Behavioral Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Detail Oriented
• Impact and Influencing
• Interpersonal Communication
• Multitasking
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Technical Skills:

• Identity & Access Management
• Database Administration
• IT Support like Software & Hardware Installation Troubleshooting
• Software Validation
• Systems Integration
• IT Regulatory Compliance like SOX Compliance

Tools Knowledge:

• Software Configuration Management Tools like Ansible Puppet
• Citrix technologies like XenDesktop XenApp XenServer
• Operating Systems & Servers like Windows Linux Citrix IBM Oracle SQL
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems like Sage ASW SAP
• Software like Case Management System HR Information Systems Kronos(Timekeeping Software) PHS Health and Safety Management System
• Java Frameworks like JDBC Spring ORM Solutions JPA JEE JMS Gradle Object Oriented Design
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Software
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems like Salesforce Marketing Cloud Sales Cloud
• Internet Protocols like DNS HTTP LDAP SMTP Easy DNS No IP

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