Senior IBM MQ Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Senior IBM MQ Administrator 

My name is Bill Stevens, and I have a new contract to hire Senior IBM MQ Administrator opportunity available for a major firm located in Holmdel, New Jersey and Bethlehem, Pennsylvania that could be of interest to you, please review my specification below. The forty-hour work week schedule will be hybrid, three days a week in the office and two days remote. The choice of onsite work location will be with the candidate, and he / she can work in either of the firms office locations.

The ideal candidate should also possess a green card or be of citizenship. No Visa entanglements and no H1-B holding company submittals.  

This position pays $90.00 per hour on a w-2 hourly basis or $100.00 per hour on a Corp basis. The Corp rate is for independent contractors only and not third-party firms. No Visa entanglements and no H1-B holding companies.  

Position Summary:

The firm 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.

Experience:

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)

The interview process will include an initial phone or virtual interview screening.

Please let me know your interest in this position, availability to interview and start for this position along with a copy of your recent resume.