IBM MQ Administrator

IBM MQ Administrator Irving, TX (Hybrid)

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Summary: A Message Queue (MQ) administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining message queuing systems like IBM MQ, Rabbit

MQ, or Kafka. Key duties include monitoring performance and availability, troubleshooting issues, implementing security policies, performing upgrades and patches, and collaborating with development teams to support messaging applications. The role requires strong problem-solving skills and proficiency in both Unix/Linux and Windows environments.

Core responsibilities

• Installation and configuration:
  Install, configure, and upgrade MQ software and related components like queue managers, queues, and channels.
• Monitoring and maintenance:
  Continuously monitor MQ systems for performance and availability, resolve incidents, and perform routine maintenance like patching, upgrades, and backups.
• Troubleshooting:
  Diagnose and resolve issues related to message delivery, broker failures, and integration problems with other applications.
• Performance optimization:
  Tune the messaging infrastructure to ensure high performance and reliability, including implementing load balancing and conducting capacity planning.
• Security:
  Implement and enforce security policies, including authentication, authorization, and encryption, for the messaging infrastructure.
• Application support:
  Collaborate with development and operations teams to support application integration via messaging and provide guidance on messaging technologies.
• Documentation:
  Maintain operational documentation, including configuration records, operational guidelines, and troubleshooting guides.
• Disaster recovery:
  Participate in disaster recovery planning and testing for the messaging infrastructure.

Required skills and qualifications

• Proven experience in MQ administration, with specific knowledge of products like IBM MQ, Rabbit
  
  MQ, or Kafka.
• Proficiency in administering systems on both Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.
• Experience with related technologies like message brokers, clustering, high availability (HA) environments, and security protocols.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with other teams.
• Experience with scripting or automation is often a plus.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Software Development