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Peraton

Senior IBM MQ Administrator

Peraton

. Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IBM MQ environments supporting enterprise applications .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $104,000 - $166,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in administering and troubleshooting IBM MQ environments, with strong capabilities in Unix/Linux administration, particularly RHEL and AIX. Proficient in shell scripting and managing security configurations, with a focus on performance optimization and incident resolution.

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IBM MQ AdministrationUnix/Linux AdministrationShell ScriptingTCP/IP NetworkingPerformance Monitoring

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Hard Skills
IBM MQQueue ManagersClusteringDistributed MessagingShell Scripting (Bash or Ksh)TCP/IP NetworkingSSL/TLS CertificatesIncident ManagementRoot Cause AnalysisLog Analysis
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving Skills
Tools & Technologies
IBM Integration BusApache KafkaWindows ServerPowerShell
Certifications & Qualifications
Public Trust Clearance
Industry Keywords
High-Availability EnvironmentsFinancial InstitutionsBanking OrganizationsEnterprise Security Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ApacheKafkaLinuxShell ScriptingTCP/IPUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IBM MQ environments supporting enterprise applications
  • Manage queue managers, channels, clustering, distributed queuing, and message delivery
  • Monitor queue depths, channel status, system performance, and message processing to ensure availability and reliability
  • Troubleshoot complex MQ issues, including failed transactions, dead letter queues, connectivity problems, and performance bottlenecks
  • Perform IBM MQ installations, upgrades, patching, and configuration changes
  • Administer and support Unix/Linux environments, particularly RHEL and AIX
  • Develop and maintain shell scripts to automate administration, monitoring, and operational tasks
  • Manage SSL/TLS certificates, authentication, authorization, and MQ security configurations
  • Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, capacity planning, and performance optimization
  • Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, and operations teams to resolve technical issues
  • Maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and troubleshooting guides
  • Participate in production support and on-call activities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and approximately 8 years of professional experience; or an Associate's degree in a related field and 10 years of professional experience; or a high school diploma/equivalent and 12 years of professional experience
  • Minimum of 5 years of hands-on IBM MQ (WebSphere MQ) administration experience
  • Strong Unix/Linux administration experience, specifically RHEL or AIX
  • Experience supporting IBM MQ in large, complex, high-availability enterprise environments
  • Experience configuring and troubleshooting queue managers, channels, clustering, and distributed messaging
  • Proficiency in shell scripting (bash or ksh)
  • Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, SSL/TLS certificates, and security protocols
  • Experience with performance monitoring, log analysis, incident management, and root cause analysis
  • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
  • Preferred: Experience supporting IBM MQ within major financial institutions, banking organizations, or similarly complex enterprise environments
  • Preferred: Experience with IBM Integration Bus, Apache Kafka, or other middleware technologies
  • Preferred: Familiarity with Windows Server administration and PowerShell scripting
  • Preferred: Knowledge of LDAP integration, firewall configurations, and enterprise security practices

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Parental leave
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Eligible employees may be eligible for overtime
  • Shift differential
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Potential on-camera interview and identity verification process