IBM MQ Admin

The Middleware Administrator IBM MQ position requires self-motivation and technical proficiency in the administration and configuration of IBM Messaging systems including effective troubleshooting abilities. This position is focused on providing administration of IBM Messaging systems and support to the designated application technology stack using IBM MQ to ensure maximum uptime for Production Systems. Overall responsible for performance, availability, and scalability of the infrastructure.

We are looking for a Middleware Administrator with 8-12+ years experience supporting Middleware technologies IBM on Unix and Windows operating systems. The candidate must demonstrate solid experience with system administration, change management, user management and software logistics to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the supported environment. The candidate should be able to provide SME level of support to 1st level Administrators within the team.

The job includes working with the various technology teams, developers, vendors, and management of new landscape setup. The Engineer will be responsible for the administration, installation, configuration of IBM MQ on standalone and clustered environment for multiple clients.

Technical Expertise required :

IBM MQ Administration 8-12 Years

Must have Good experience on Administration and Troubleshooting of IBM MQ File Transactions, required knowledge on Control - M batch processing

Good Exposure on Applying Security Layers between MQ Queue Managers and Agents

Require good experience on Deploying Bar files / IIB / Pub-Sub / Applying security

Scripting knowledge is required

Understanding of queues, FTP, SFTP , HTTP protocols, Debug flows

Knowledge on mqsi commands on IIB

Good knowledge in the Midrange environment, especially in Linux (RHEL)

Knowledge in Shell, Python Scripting and Web Technologies gives an added advantage

Knowledge of MQ Clustering & Troubleshooting.

SSL Configuration.

Experience with any MQ Monitoring tools

Basic Scripting

Capacity Analysis required for a senior level

Knowledge of RDQM

Knowledge on MQ in cloud

Experience in Pub / sub, process, triggers in MQ.

Experience and Key Responsibilities :

Modify / re-design configuration / applications to resolve identified issues.

Manage, configure and monitor MQ Listeners, Command Servers, Channel initiators, Trigger Monitors, MQ Log files & Dead Letter Queues

Setup of IBM Websphere MQ in a cluster environment for both load balancing and Failover.

IBM Websphere MQ best practices for setup / monitoring as well as usage.

Provide impact analysis of newer versions and provide upgrade paths and plan and upgrade servers with the appropriate versions and patches of IBM Websphere MQ

Setup security on the Websphere MQ servers as well as the queues and applications that access Websphere MQ.

Seven (10) years of WebSphere MQ Administration experience (V6.2 & above) on UNIX platforms.

Experience in the IBM PMR problem determination and troubleshooting process.

Experience with in product & Fixpack installations and version upgrades of WebSphere MQ.

Should be strong in using MQSC and PCF commands.

Should be strong in Distributed Queue Management.

Should be strong in MQ channel configuration using different transmission protocols.

Should have experience with MQ Clusters.

Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, system and performance tuning skills.

Should be able to manage, configure and monitor MQ Listeners, Command Servers, Channel initiators, Trigger Monitors, MQ Log files & Dead Letter Queues.

Should be strong with MQ Client applications & MQ client configuration.

Able to setup security for WebSphere MQ queues & other objects for data access and for administration using role-based security.

Proficient in SSL Configuration on WebSphere MQ.

Must be proficient in the writing / editing of UNIX shell scripts.

Must be able to work / provide off-hours on-call support as a member of a rotational support team.

Must Have :

WMB 6,7,7.5 in linux,AIX, Zos,windows servers

Able to trouble shoot customer reported MQ issues

Work under pressure on incident bridges

Shift work (we work 3 9 hours shifts and must be flexible to work any shift)

Must be willing to work on call schedule

Must be fluent in spoken and written English

Additional Requirement :

Should be ready to work in any shift including Night shift

Should be ready to work during weekend (SAT and SUN)

Capable of handling escalation independently.

10 years IBM Websphere MQ Server (version 5.3.0 8.0)

10 years IBM Websphere MQ z / VSE 3.0.0

Upgrade experience, cluster experience

Mentoring and training experience

MQ security experience

Professional Attributes :

Good Communication

Ready to learn new things

Should be a good team player

Quick learner with interest and ability to master new technologies and able to handle tasks effectively and working independently and leading a team