Position: IBM MQ Administrator
Location: Bethlehem, PA
Senior IBM MQ Administrator with hands-on experience building IBM MQ systems from the ground up. The ideal candidate excels at complex troubleshooting, communicates effectively with both technical and business teams, and values a culture focused on integrity, high standards, and collaboration.
You have
- Strong hands-on expertise in IBM MQ Administration
- In-depth understanding of messaging concepts and design patterns
- Proven experience implementing High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions
- MQ Security (TLS, CHLAUTH, OAM)
- Proficient in Linux/Unix system administration
- Working knowledge of IBM Application Connect Enterprise (ACE), formerly IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
- Experience with shell scripting for automation and operational efficiency
- Demonstrated ability to drive impact quickly, lead change, and work effectively with minimal supervision
Good to have
- Experience integrating applications with WebSphere Application Server
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, along with familiarity with DevOps practices
- Hands-on experience with observability and monitoring tools, including Splunk
- Working knowledge of Java programming
You will
- Design, develop, and deliver IBM MQ solutions, including Multi-Instance Queue Managers and High Availability (HA) architectures
- Lead IBM MQ deployments, including automation and standardization initiatives
- Participate in on-call support on a rotational basis to ensure platform stability and availability
- Contribute to AWS cloud migration and modernization projects
- Collaborate effectively with both onshore and offshore teams
- Provide hands-on technical solutions to complex business challenges, translating requirements into scalable technical and process solutions
- Interpret business and technical requirements, perform complex analysis, and present options and recommendations to achieve desired outcomes
- Develop advanced technology concepts and guide them through implementation into production-ready solutions
- Own middleware patching and upgrade activities, including IBM MQ and IBM Application Connect Enterprise (ACE)
Pay: $52.00 - $60.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
