Avature
Senior Middleware Engineer - MQ
Avature, Whitehurst, Maryland, United States,
MAXIMUS is a leading operator of government health and human services programs and has partnered with state, federal and local governments to provide critical, high quality health and human service programs to a diverse array of communities. Operating under MAXIMUS’s founding mission of Helping Government Serve the People since 1975, MAXIMUS Federal Services is entirely focused on helping government agencies run programs cost-effectively and serve program constituents with improved outcomes. By being a responsible steward for government programs, we help the federal government deliver on its promises through our people.* Active Secret clearance is required
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.Specific 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.This position offers a flexible hybrid/telecommute schedule. The onsite and telecommute arrangement is determined by the site team and may change based on government or operational needs. Candidates should reside within a commutable distance and be able to report onsite as required by the government customer.Project Specific Education and Experience:
Active Secret Clearance is required.Due to contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship.Bachelor’s degree; additional experience would be considered in lieu of degree.12+ years of experience in a relevant field.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, if required.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, Maryland and be available for on-site work as the need arises.Certified in IBM System Admin for MQ.Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission-critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations.Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide 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.Pay Transparency: Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
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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.Specific 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.This position offers a flexible hybrid/telecommute schedule. The onsite and telecommute arrangement is determined by the site team and may change based on government or operational needs. Candidates should reside within a commutable distance and be able to report onsite as required by the government customer.Project Specific Education and Experience:
Active Secret Clearance is required.Due to contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship.Bachelor’s degree; additional experience would be considered in lieu of degree.12+ years of experience in a relevant field.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, if required.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, Maryland and be available for on-site work as the need arises.Certified in IBM System Admin for MQ.Team player, fast learner with ability to work proactively and independently to support mission-critical operations supporting geographically diverse locations.Maximus is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide 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.Pay Transparency: Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
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