IBM MQ Administrator

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 
•    10+ years of experience
•    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)