We are seeking an experienced MQ Administrator with 4 to 5 years of expertise in managing and supporting enterprise messaging middleware, specifically IBM MQ. The candidate will be responsible for installation, configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting of MQ infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance for critical business applications.
Key Responsibilities :
- Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ environments (queues, channels, listeners, and queue managers)
- Monitor MQ systems for performance, availability, and errors, and resolve issues proactively
- Perform MQ upgrades, patching, and apply fixes in accordance with change management processes
- Implement and maintain MQ security including SSL / TLS configurations, user authentication, and authorization
- Manage MQ clustering and multi-instance queue managers for high availability and disaster recovery
- Automate routine MQ administration tasks using scripting (Shell, Perl, Python, etc.)
- Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams to support MQ-related integrations and troubleshoot messaging issues
- Create and maintain documentation for MQ architecture, configurations, and operational procedures
- Support capacity planning and performance tuning of MQ infrastructure
- Provide on-call support and resolve production incidents related to MQ
Required Skills :
4 to 5 years of hands-on experience with IBM MQ administration in enterprise environmentsStrong knowledge of MQ concepts such as queues, channels, message flows, clustering, and securityExperience with MQ on various platforms including Linux, Unix, and WindowsProficiency in scripting languages for automation (Shell, Python, Perl)Understanding of SSL / TLS, certificates, and MQ security best practicesFamiliarity with middleware monitoring tools and incident managementExperience with high availability and disaster recovery configurations for MQKnowledge of network protocols impacting MQ communication (TCP / IP, MQI)Good troubleshooting and problem-solving skillsPreferred Qualifications :
IBM MQ certification or equivalentExperience with other messaging systems like RabbitMQ, ActiveMQ, or KafkaKnowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes) for MQ deploymentFamiliarity with cloud MQ services (IBM MQ on Cloud, AWS MQ)Exposure to Agile and DevOps practicesSoft Skills :
Strong communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamDetail-oriented and organizedProactive and responsive to production issuesStrong analytical and critical thinking abilitiesSkills Required
Linux, Unix, Python