Avature
Senior System Administrator - IBM MQ
Avature, Baltimore, Maryland, United States,
Maximus is seeking a MQ Senior Engineer to provide expertise to a federal client in support of their mission critical systems in defense of our Homeland.We are seeking an experienced MQ Senior Engineer to join our team. As an MQ Senior Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the IBM MQ infrastructure that enables reliable and efficient messaging communication. Your role will involve configuring MQ objects, monitoring performance, troubleshooting issues, and providing technical expertise to support critical business applications.Responsibilities:
Design, implement, and maintain the IBM MQ infrastructure, including queue managers, channels, queues, and other MQ objects.Configure and manage MQ clustering, multi-instance queue managers, and high availability solutions to ensure message reliability and fault tolerance.Monitor and analyze MQ performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, optimizing configurations, and tuning MQ settings to enhance system efficiency.Provide technical guidance and support to application developers, assisting in the integration of applications with MQ messaging.Ensure the security and integrity of MQ infrastructure, implementing appropriate access controls, encryption, and auditing mechanisms.Perform capacity planning and forecasting to ensure scalability and performance of MQ infrastructure.Stay updated on the latest IBM MQ versions, patches, and industry best practices, making recommendations for upgrades and improvements.Document technical configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for the MQ environment.Requirements:
Active Secret clearance is required.Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship.This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.Telework : Candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be available to work onsite at the customer’s discretion. This includes being on-site during the transition period. Must be based around
Annapolis Junction.This individual must be able to accommodate a rotational on-call schedule as needed.Certified as an IBM System Admin for MQ. Equivalent certifications can be considered.12 or more years of experience in a MQ Senior Engineer role or in a related field.Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS136, T4, Band 7Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
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Design, implement, and maintain the IBM MQ infrastructure, including queue managers, channels, queues, and other MQ objects.Configure and manage MQ clustering, multi-instance queue managers, and high availability solutions to ensure message reliability and fault tolerance.Monitor and analyze MQ performance metrics, identifying bottlenecks, optimizing configurations, and tuning MQ settings to enhance system efficiency.Provide technical guidance and support to application developers, assisting in the integration of applications with MQ messaging.Ensure the security and integrity of MQ infrastructure, implementing appropriate access controls, encryption, and auditing mechanisms.Perform capacity planning and forecasting to ensure scalability and performance of MQ infrastructure.Stay updated on the latest IBM MQ versions, patches, and industry best practices, making recommendations for upgrades and improvements.Document technical configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps for the MQ environment.Requirements:
Active Secret clearance is required.Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship.This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.Telework : Candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be available to work onsite at the customer’s discretion. This includes being on-site during the transition period. Must be based around
Annapolis Junction.This individual must be able to accommodate a rotational on-call schedule as needed.Certified as an IBM System Admin for MQ. Equivalent certifications can be considered.12 or more years of experience in a MQ Senior Engineer role or in a related field.Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS136, T4, Band 7Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Maximus provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disabled status.
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