MQ/ACE Integration Engineer (Remote)

Responsibilities 5+ years experience as an MQ Series Administrator and familiar with all aspects of MQ administration. Proficient in MQ Series 9.X features—Strong knowledge of MQ objects such as Queues, Channels, Clustered Queues, etc. Strong knowledge and experience with MQ Clustering variants, PUB/SUB, and Client‑access architectures. Knowledge of MQ security aspects: Channel security, SSL, authentication & authorization mechanisms. 5+ years experience with Red Hat Linux or any other flavor of Linux and shell‑scripting. Security hardening of IBM MQ to include TLS encryption and Authority/Authentication Records. Monitors execution and performance of messaging applications. 5+ years experience with MQ installs (z/OS and distributed) — z/OS experience is a must. Experience using JCL (Job Control Language) to run batch jobs. Experience using automation with Ansible automation (for middleware platforms). 5+ years experience on IIB administration, able to perform configuration changes, deployments and Broker setup. Install and Configure IBM Integration Bus (IIB) Software in development, test and production environments. 5+ years experience monitoring and maintaining the health of IIB environments to ensure high availability and performance. Implement and Manage security protocols and policies in IIB environments. Required Qualifications 5+ years experience as an MQ Series Administrator and familiar with all aspects of MQ administration. Proficient in MQ Series 9.X features—Strong knowledge of MQ objects such as Queues, Channels, Clustered Queues, etc. Strong knowledge and experience with MQ Clustering variants, PUB/SUB, and Client‑access architectures. Knowledge of MQ security aspects: Channel security, SSL, authentication & authorization mechanisms. 5+ years experience with Red Hat Linux or any other flavor of Linux and shell‑scripting. Security hardening of IBM MQ to include TLS encryption and Authority/Authentication Records. Monitors execution and performance of messaging applications. 5+ years experience with MQ installs (z/OS and distributed) — z/OS experience is a must. Experience using JCL (Job Control Language) to run batch jobs. Experience using automation with Ansible automation (for middleware platforms). 5+ years experience on IIB administration, able to perform configuration changes, deployments and Broker setup. Install and Configure IBM Integration Bus (IIB) Software in development, test and production environments. 5+ years experience monitoring and maintaining the health of IIB environments to ensure high availability and performance. Implement and Manage security protocols and policies in IIB environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience with other middleware technologies such as ActiveMQ or RabbitMQ. Ansible automation. Compensation Hourly Rate Range – $40–$60/hr Benefits Offered [Health, Dental, Vision Insurance] Deadline Applications accepted until 10/30/2025 at 11:59 PM CST We are an Equal Pay Employer. All employment decisions, including compensation, benefits, hiring, training, and promotions, are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and regularly review our compensation practices to promote fairness, equity, and transparency across our organization. Department Preferred Vendors This is a contract position #J-18808-Ljbffr Cedent