IBM MQ Administrator

  • Philadelphia, PA
  • Posted 19 hours ago | Updated 18 hours ago

Overview

Hybrid
$70 - $76
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

MQ Explorer
Bash
Powershell
MQ Script Command
SSL/TLS
API
Linux
Middleware

Job Details

Long-term contract, 6 months to start
Must be onsite 2 days/week, commutable to Philadelphia, PA
Must be able to work on W2 contract terms
NO 3rd-party consultants

Overview:
Our client, a Philadelphia-based company is seeking an IBM (Websphere) MQ Administrator. This is a long-term CONTRACT opportunity. Candidates must work on W2. This position is hybrid and candidates must work 2 days a week onsite in Philadelphia.

Job Summary:
Seasoned IBM MQ Administrator with over 8 years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise-grade messaging and integration platforms, with a strong focus on IBM MQ. Expert in configuring and managing Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, and Listeners, as well as implementing high availability through clustering and multi-instance setups. Skilled in securing MQ environments using SSL/TLS, authentication, and role-based access, while also handling backup, recovery, and patch management with minimal downtime. Proficient in Linux systems, integration troubleshooting, performance tuning of JVMs and DataPower appliances, and proactive monitoring using industry-standard tools. Demonstrated success in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver resilient, scalable middleware solutions that align with business goals. Experienced in managing runtime environments, deploying API policies via API Manager.
Responsibilities

  • Administer IBM MQ infrastructure, including:
    • Creating and configuring Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, and Listeners.
    • Implementing MQ clustering, multi-instance Queue Managers, and high availability strategies.
    • Managing MQ security (SSL/TLS, authentication, and authorization).
    • Monitoring and troubleshooting message flows, dead-letter queues, and channel connectivity.
    • Performing backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning for MQ environments.
    • Applying patches, fix packs, and performing version upgrades with minimal downtime.
    • Integrating MQ with monitoring tools for proactive alerting and performance tracking.
  • Design, implement, and support highly available middleware infrastructure with a focus on IBM MQ and IBM DataPower.
  • Develop and manage deployment strategies including clustering and load balancing for middleware components.
  • Configure and manage API Manager, including the implementation of API policies.
  • Perform runtime tuning of JVM, garbage collection, and DataPower appliances for optimal performance.
  • Collaborate with Architects, Developers, Project Managers, and other engineering teams to deliver middleware solutions aligned with business needs.
  • Provide business-as-usual (BAU) support, including incident resolution and change management, Participate in on-call rotation for production support and critical issue resolution.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience with Middleware Technologies, with a strong emphasis on IBM MQ and IBM DataPower administration.
  • Proficiency in Linux environments is essential.
  • Proven experience leading triage calls and resolving complex integration issues.
  • Strong communication skills and experience working directly with both technical and business stakeholders.
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