MQ Admin
Ampcus Inc · Chicago, IL
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $120,000 / year
- Chicago, IL
Job highlights
- Administer and maintain enterprise IBM MQ environments.
- Configure messaging components and security protocols.
- Troubleshoot complex middleware issues independently.
- Support application development and deployment.
- Manage backups, recovery, and disaster recovery.
About the role
IBM MQ Administrator
Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced IBM MQ Administrator with strong expertise in enterprise messaging middleware environments. The ideal candidate will be responsible for administration, configuration, maintenance, deployment, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of IBM MQ environments across UNIX/Linux platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and understand customer requirements, organizational functions, and messaging infrastructure needs.
- Install, configure, administer, and maintain IBM MQ versions 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, and higher.
- Support IBM MQ environments on UNIX AIX, RHEL/Linux, and Windows operating systems.
- Configure and manage MQ components including: Queues, Channels, Listener ports, Pub/Sub, Clustering.
- Perform security hardening activities including: TLS 1.2 encryption, Authority records, Authentication records.
- Participate in infrastructure planning, architecture, and design activities for MQ environments.
- Monitor messaging application execution and performance.
- Perform issue troubleshooting, root cause analysis (RCA), and resolution.
- Manage MQ backup and recovery processes.
- Execute fix pack installations and MQ version upgrades.
- Perform administration tasks using MQSC commands.
- Work closely with development teams to support application development, testing, and deployment activities.
- Provide architecture and design support for MQ-based applications.
- Create, maintain, and troubleshoot automation and scripting tools for day-to-day administration.
- Support disaster recovery (DR) exercises and update operational procedures/documentation accordingly.
Required Skills & Experience
- 8-10+ years of hands-on experience administering enterprise messaging middleware environments.
- Strong expertise in IBM MQ 9.x.
- Experience with: MQ Clustering, MQ Security, Performance tuning, Deployment and integration, Backup and recovery.
- Strong knowledge of AIX, RHEL/Linux, and Windows operating systems.
- Experience supporting production environments and critical messaging infrastructure.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex middleware issues independently.
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Key skills/competency
- IBM MQ Administration
- Enterprise Messaging Middleware
- UNIX/Linux Platforms
- AIX
- RHEL/Linux
- Windows Operating Systems
- MQ Clustering
- MQ Security
- Performance Tuning
- Troubleshooting
Skills & topics
- IBM MQ Administrator
- Messaging Middleware
- MQ Admin
- Enterprise Messaging
- AIX
- Linux
- Windows
- MQ Clustering
- MQ Security
- Performance Tuning
- Troubleshooting
- Ampcus Inc.
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8-10+ years of IBM MQ administration experience, focusing on MQ 9.x, clustering, security, and performance tuning.
- Showcase technical skills: Emphasize your proficiency with AIX, RHEL/Linux, Windows, MQSC commands, and automation/scripting tools.
- Demonstrate problem-solving: Provide examples of how you've troubleshot complex middleware issues and supported production environments.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your experience with installation, configuration, maintenance, deployment, and disaster recovery processes for IBM MQ.
- Understand the role: Clearly articulate how your skills align with the key responsibilities of an IBM MQ Administrator at Ampcus Inc.
Technical preparation
Master IBM MQ 9.x installation and configuration.,Practice MQSC commands for administration tasks.,Develop scripts for MQ automation.,Simulate troubleshooting of complex MQ issues.
Behavioral questions
Describe a complex MQ issue you resolved.,How do you ensure MQ security?,Explain your experience with MQ performance tuning.,How do you collaborate with development teams?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities for the IBM MQ Administrator role at Ampcus Inc.?
- The IBM MQ Administrator at Ampcus Inc. is responsible for the administration, configuration, maintenance, deployment, troubleshooting, and performance tuning of IBM MQ environments. This includes managing MQ components, security hardening, supporting various operating systems, handling backups and recovery, performing upgrades, and working with development teams.
- What specific IBM MQ versions and operating systems does this role support?
- This IBM MQ Administrator role requires experience with IBM MQ versions 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, and higher. Support is needed across UNIX AIX, RHEL/Linux, and Windows operating systems.
- What level of experience is required for the IBM MQ Administrator position at Ampcus Inc.?
- Ampcus Inc. is seeking an IBM MQ Administrator with 8-10+ years of hands-on experience in administering enterprise messaging middleware environments, with a strong expertise in IBM MQ 9.x.
- Does Ampcus Inc. offer remote work for the IBM MQ Administrator role?
- Yes, the IBM MQ Administrator position at Ampcus Inc. is listed as remote, in addition to being located in Chicago, IL.
- What are the essential technical skills for an IBM MQ Administrator at Ampcus Inc.?
- Essential technical skills include strong expertise in IBM MQ 9.x, MQ Clustering, MQ Security, Performance tuning, Deployment and integration, Backup and recovery, and a strong knowledge of AIX, RHEL/Linux, and Windows operating systems.
- How does Ampcus Inc. approach diversity and inclusion for this role?
- Ampcus Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. They provide consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities.