WebSphere MQ Admin

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WebSphere MQ
Apache Kafka
DevOps
Docker
IBM WebSphere MQ
IBM
Mainframe
z/OS
Scripting
Perl
Python
Shell
MQ architecture
configuration
administration
Amazon Web Services
IBM Certified MQ Administrator
AWS Certified Solutions Architect

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Description:

Senior IT Systems Engineers are responsible for monitoring, installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting and maintenance of technology solutions.
Senior IT Systems Engineer's provide technical support and troubleshoot problems and perform scripting/programming to ensure stable and efficient operation of technology solutions.
Senior IT Systems Engineers drive and implement automation enhancements and process improvement efforts, are assigned to multiple complex systems/applications.
They lead initiatives, oversee work results, provide training and serve as a technical resource for other Systems Engineers.
We are seeking an experienced WebSphere MQ Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration, maintenance, and support of our WebSphere MQ infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience with MQ, Kafka, and ideally AWS and mainframe.

Key Responsibilities:

Administer and maintain WebSphere MQ environments, including installation, configuration, and upgrades
Ensure high availability, performance, and security of MQ infrastructure
Monitor and troubleshoot MQ issues, collaborating with development teams to resolve problems
Develop and implement MQ backup and recovery strategies
Administer and maintain Kafka Infrastructure
Provide technical expertise and support for MQ and Kafka applications

Requirements:

5+ years of experience with WebSphere MQ (or equivalent messaging experience)
Strong knowledge of MQ architecture, configuration, and administration
Experience with Kafka
Ideally, experience with AWS (e.g., MQ on AWS, AWS services integration)
Ideally, experience with mainframe environments (e.g., z/OS, zMQ)
Strong understanding of messaging concepts, protocols, and standards (e.g., AMQP, JMS)
Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Unix shell, Perl, Python)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have:

Experience with MQ on AWS or other cloud platforms
Experience with mainframe environments (e.g., z/OS, zMQ)
Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Ansible, Docker)
Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, ELK)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Certifications:

IBM Certified MQ Administrator (or equivalent)
AWS Certified Solutions Architect (or equivalent)

Required Experience:

5-8 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of transferable experience demonstrating proficiency and experience in design, implementation, monitoring and troubleshooting technology

Required Education:

Related Bachelor's degree in an IT related field or relevant work experience

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Dice Id: 10156848
Position Id: 8888351
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