Middleware Administrator – IBM MQ

Company Overview

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Job Summary

The Middleware Administrator – IBM MQ position focuses on the administration and configuration of IBM Messaging systems, primarily IBM MQ, to ensure maximum uptime for production systems. This role requires self-motivation and technical proficiency, along with effective troubleshooting abilities. The Middleware Administrator will be responsible for the performance, availability, and scalability of the infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Administer, install, and configure IBM MQ in both standalone and clustered environments for multiple clients.
• Manage, configure, and monitor MQ Listeners, Command Servers, Channel initiators, Trigger Monitors, MQ Log files, and Dead Letter Queues.
• Modify and redesign configurations/applications to resolve identified issues.
• Set up security on IBM WebSphere MQ servers, queues, and applications accessing these services.
• Provide impact analysis on newer versions and plan upgrades for servers, including the appropriate versions and patches of IBM WebSphere MQ.
• Collaborate with various technology teams, developers, and vendors to manage new landscape setups.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience: 8-12+ years supporting Middleware technologies, specifically IBM technologies on Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong proficiency in IBM MQ Administration.
  • Experience with Administration and Troubleshooting of IBM MQ File Transactions, including knowledge of Control - M batch processing.
  • Familiar with applying security layers between MQ Queue Managers and Agents.
  • Experience deploying Bar files, IIB, Pub-Sub, and applying security.
  • Proficient in scripting (Shell, Python) and web technologies.
  • Understanding of queues, FTP, SFTP, HTTP protocols, and debug flows.
  • Knowledge of mqsi commands on Integration Bus (IIB).
  • Experienced with MQ Clusters, SSL Configuration, and MQ Monitoring tools.
• Soft Skills:
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Effective communication and teamwork capabilities.
  • Ability to work independently and lead a team.

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of capacity analysis at a senior level.
• Familiarity with RDQM (Rational Data Queue Manager).
• Experience with MQ in cloud environments.
• Mentoring and training experience.

Experience

• A minimum of 8-12 years of experience in Middleware technologies, with a strong focus on IBM MQ across various platforms.

Environment

• Flexibility to work in various shifts, including night shifts and weekends, as part of a rotational support team.
• Responsibilities may require handling customer-reported issues and working under pressure during incident management.

Salary

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Growth Opportunities

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Benefits

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