IBM MQ (Message Queue) Administrator

Stefanini, Inc; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Stefanini Group is seeking an IBM MQ (Message Queue) Administrator in Richmond, VA for a long-term contract. The role covers installation, configuration, maintenance and 24/7 support to ensure reliable messaging across applications and systems.

You will deploy, monitor, and optimize IBM MQ environments, implement security measures, and work with cross-functional teams on integration requirements and incident resolution.

Qualifications

• Experience installing, configuring and maintaining IBM MQ environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot message delivery and queue manager issues.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure IBM MQ software on Windows, Linux, Unix, and AIX.
• Monitor queue depths, channel status and system performance.
• Configure security, SSL/TLS, CHLAUTH and access controls.
• Perform health checks, apply patches and upgrades.
• Provide 24/7 on-call support and collaborate with application teams.

Skills

IBM MQ

Queue Management

System Troubleshooting

Job description

Job Details

Information Technology

IBM MQ (Message Queue) Administrator Richmond, VA

Posted: 8/12/2026

Job ID#: 64630

Job Category: Information Technology

Position Type: Contract

Duration: Long-Term

Remaining Positions: 1

Details: Stefanini Group is hiring!

Stefanini is looking for an IBM MQ (Message Queue) Administrator - Remote

W2 candidates Preferred!

Responsibilities:

• Deploys the release of new technologies as well as designs, installs, configures, maintains and performs system integration testing of PC/server operating systems, related utilities and hardware.
• Responsible for troubleshooting server problems as reported by users. Researches, evaluates and recommends software and hardware products. Supports Web access and electronic messaging services and maintains a secure systems environment.
• Provides new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth, installs new servers and maintains the server infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Installation & Configuration

• Install and configure IBM MQ software on various platforms (Windows, Linux, Unix, AIX)
• Set up queue managers, queues, channels, and listeners
• Configure clustering and high availability solutions
• Implement security protocols and SSL/TLS configurations
• Set up multi-instance queue managers for failover capabilities

2. Administration & Maintenance

• Monitor queue depths, channel status, and system performance
• Manage message flow and resolve message build-ups
• Perform regular health checks and system audits
• Apply patches, updates, and version upgrades
• Maintain message retention policies and archiving strategies
• Configure dead letter queues and error handling

3. Security Management

• Implement authentication and authorization controls
• Configure Channel Authentication Records (CHLAUTH)
• Manage user access and permissions
• Set up SSL/TLS certificates for secure communications
• Ensure compliance with security policies and standards
• Conduct regular security audits

4. Performance Tuning

• Monitor system performance metrics
• Optimize queue manager and channel configurations
• Tune memory and resource allocation
• Analyze logs and identify bottlenecks
• Implement performance best practices
• Capacity planning and forecasting

5. Troubleshooting & Support

• Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues
• Investigate message delivery failures
• Analyze error logs (AMQERR01.LOG, FDC files)
• Provide 24/7 on-call support (as required)
• Work with application teams to resolve integration issues
• Escalate complex issues to IBM support

6. Backup & Recovery

• Implement backup strategies for queue manager data
• Perform disaster recovery testing
• Document recovery procedures
• Maintain business continuity plans
• Restore queue managers and configurations when needed

7. Documentation & Reporting

• Create and maintain technical documentation
• Document standard operating procedures
• Generate performance and availability reports
• Maintain configuration management databases
• Track incidents and change requests

8. Collaboration

• Work with development teams on integration requirements
• Coordinate with network teams for connectivity issues
• Participate in architecture and design discussions
• Provide guidance on messaging best practices
• Support application deployments

Qualifications:

• IBM MQ (Message Queue) Administrator, who is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of IBM MQ messaging middleware infrastructure.
• This role ensures reliable message delivery between applications and systems across the enterprise.

Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.

Stefanini takes pride in hiring top talent and developing relationships with our future employees. Our talent acquisition teams will never make an offer of employment without having a phone conversation with you. Those face-to-face conversations will involve a description of the job for which you have applied. We also speak with you about the process including interviews and job offers.

The Stefanini Group is a global provider of offshore, onshore and near shore outsourcing, IT digital consulting, systems integration, application, and strategic staffing services to Fortune 1000 enterprises around the world. Our presence is in countries like the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and more than four hundred clients across a broad spectrum of markets, including financial services, manufacturing, telecommunications, chemical services, technology, public sector, and utilities. Stefanini is a CMM level 5, IT consulting company with a global presence. We are CMM Level 5 company.

Pay Range: $73.00 - $78.00