IBM MQ System Administrator

Unisys

. Design, configure, and support IBM MQ clusters .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, configuring, and supporting IBM MQ Clusters, with a strong focus on automation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Proficient in PowerShell and Linux shell scripting for MQ administration and monitoring, alongside advanced debugging skills for MQ applications.

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IBM MQ Cluster DesignIBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT)PowerShell ScriptingLinux Shell ScriptingMQ Application Debugging

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Hard Skills

IBM MQ ConfigurationWorkload BalancingHigh AvailabilityCluster MaintenanceLog ManagementQueue Manager TuningSecurity ConfigurationBackup/Restore ProceduresMQ Version UpgradesMessage Flow Analysis

Soft Skills

CollaborationDocumentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

MQ APIsCommand-Line ToolsEnterprise Monitoring Tools

Industry Keywords

Change ControlMessaging PatternsMQ SecurityTLSCHLAUTH Rules

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxNode.jsShell Scripting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, configure, and support IBM MQ clusters
Manage workload balancing, high availability, cluster maintenance, and cluster troubleshooting
Set up and support IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Perform routine MQ maintenance, including log management, queue manager tuning, security maintenance, backups/restores, patching, and performance tuning
Plan, execute, test, and validate MQ version upgrades, including rolling upgrades in clustered environments
Automate MQ administration, deployments, monitoring alert actions, log analysis, environment deployments, and health checks using PowerShell and Linux shell scripting
Implement and manage MQ monitoring solutions using enterprise tools, MQ APIs, command-line tools, and custom scripts
Debug MQ applications by analyzing message flows, diagnosing blocked or orphaned connections, resolving delivery delays, interpreting MQRC errors, and tracing root causes
Advise application teams on MQ best practices, message flow optimization, and integration design
Maintain configuration standards, operational procedures, and upgrade/migration guides

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience designing, configuring, and supporting IBM MQ Clusters, including workload balancing, high availability, cluster maintenance, and troubleshooting cluster-specific issues
Proficiency with IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT), including setup, agent configuration, resource monitors, coordination queue managers, and secure file movement design
Deep knowledge of MQ maintenance activities, including log file management, queue manager tuning, security configuration maintenance, backup/restore procedures, and patch application
Hands-on experience performing MQ version upgrades, including multi-node upgrade planning, compatibility testing, rolling upgrades in clustered environments, and post-upgrade validation
PowerShell scripting experience for automating administrative tasks in Windows-based MQ environments
Linux shell scripting proficiency, including bash and ksh, for MQ automation, log analysis, environment deployments, and cluster routines
Ability to build automated routines for MQ deployments, monitoring alert actions, and MQ health checks
Ability to develop custom monitoring scripts leveraging MQ APIs or command-line tools
Advanced MQ application debugging skills, including message flow analysis, diagnosing blocked or orphaned connections, resolving message delivery delays, interpreting MQRC error codes, and tracing root causes in distributed environments
Solid understanding of messaging patterns and MQ security, including TLS, CHLAUTH rules, and connection authentication
Experience working in enterprise environments requiring strict change control
Ability to collaborate with application teams on MQ best practices, message flow optimization, and integration design
Strong documentation skills for configuration standards, operational procedures, and upgrade/migration guides
Applicant should be eligible for any required U.S. Government authorizations for access to export-controlled commodities and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employment commitment
Reasonable accommodation assistance for US job seekers with disabilities or other barriers