IBM MQ Admin

Role: IBM MQ Admin
Location: Bethlehem, PA OR Holmdel, NJ 
Note: Client is not willing to sponsor any visa.


Position Summary
Customer is seeking a 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)