MQ/Message Broker System Administrator

Ateca Consulting; Muscat; On-site; OMR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ateca Consulting is urgently seeking an MQ/Message Broker System Administrator for a client in Oman. The role requires extensive experience in system management, performance tuning, and troubleshooting. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and strong technical skills in MQ technologies. This position is key to ensuring system reliability and performance enhancements in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with Enterprise Messaging Technologies.
• Expertise in MQ operations, administration, and support.
• Strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Manage WMQ / WMB System, including health checks and administration.
• Provide 3rd Level technical support and perform troubleshooting.
• Collaborate on infrastructure improvement projects.

Skills

UNIX

SSL certificate management

Troubleshooting

Performance tuning

Message flow development

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science

Tools

IBM MQ

Job description

MQ/Message Broker System Administrator is urgently required for our client based in Oman. The successful candidate will have 5 years of progressive working knowledge of Enterprise Messaging Technologies.

Key responsibilities:

1. WMQ / WMB System Management and administration, including performance, logging, backup, recovery, and health checks.
2. Work on various MQ infrastructure projects to improve the system.
3. Provide up to 3rd Level technical support, including after-hours and weekend support.
4. Ensure reliability and performance, and deliver new features and services.
5. Collaborate with business, developers, and system administrators on planning and expanding infrastructure.
6. Troubleshoot system performance and connectivity issues, and coordinate with vendors on hardware and software solutions.
7. Perform day-to-day administration of WMQ / Message Broker.
8. Set up new WMQ / Message Broker instances and clustering in production environments.
9. Support application teams on WMQ / Message Broker activities.
10. Provide performance support, problem determination, and resolution.
11. Develop and deploy scripts for administration activities.
12. Offer break/fix support and fault diagnosis.

Essential requirements:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science.
• Experience with SSL certificate installation, renewal, and configuration.
• UNIX experience is essential.
• Exposure to Message Broker monitoring and performance tuning on UNIX platforms.
• Strong background in MQ and Message Broker operations, administration, and support.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills for complex message flow issues, with experience in vendor support escalation.
• Experience in Message Flows development, deployment, and testing.
• Hands-on experience in diagnosing message flow problems and SSL certificates in Message Broker environments.
• Understanding of MQ clustering, performance tuning, and infrastructure monitoring, including installation and configuration of MQ components.
• Extensive experience with IBM MQ suite, especially versions 6/7, on Intel/Linux systems.
• Ability to support and administer MQ services in a 24/7 environment.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

About The Company:

Ateca Consulting is a leading provider of IT and Telecoms staffing solutions, specializing in specific markets with dedicated consultants. We pride ourselves on delivering flexible, value-added recruitment services, focusing on meeting client needs and helping candidates achieve their career goals.