IBM MQ System Administrator

Unisys; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisys is seeking an IBM MQ System Administrator to design, configure, and support MQ Clusters, including workload balancing, high availability, and cluster maintenance. The role also covers IBM MQ MFT setup and secure file movement, with hands-on maintenance, patching, and performance tuning.

You will automate administrative tasks using PowerShell and Linux shell scripting, plan MQ version upgrades, and implement MQ monitoring across distributed environments.

Qualifications

• IBM MQ expertise in clustering, MFT, maintenance and performance tuning.
• Upgrading MQ versions with multi-node planning and validation.
• Scripting for automation in Windows MQ environments (PowerShell).
• Linux shell scripting for automation, log analysis, deployments, and health checks.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, and support IBM MQ Clusters for workload balancing and HA.
• Set up IBM MQ MFT including agents and monitors; ensure secure file movement.
• Perform patching, backups, tuning, and log/file maintenance; manage queues.

Skills

MQ Clusters

MQ MFT

PowerShell

Linux scripting

Monitoring

MQ debugging

TLS/CHLAUTH

Upgrade planning

Tools

IBM MQ

PowerShell

Linux

Monitoring tools

Patch management

Job description

What success looks like in this role:Position Summary

This role requires an IBM MQ System Administrator with strong experience in MQ cluster configuration and support, IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT), and routine MQ maintenance including patching and performance tuning. Candidates must be proficient in planning and executing MQ version upgrades, as well as automating administrative tasks through PowerShell and Linux shell scripting. The position also involves implementing and managing MQ monitoring solutions and performing MQ application debugging to resolve message flow issues and MQRC errors in complex distributed environments.

Core Responsibilities

Core MQ Expertise

Strong experience designing, configuring, and supporting

IBM MQ Clusters , including workload balancing, high availability, cluster maintenance, and troubleshooting cluster-specific issues.

IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT) : 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, testing compatibility with applications, rolling upgrades in clustered environments, and post-upgrade validation.

Scripting & AutomationPowerShell scripting

experience for automating administrative tasks in Windows-based MQ environments such as queue manager provisioning, monitoring, and system checks.Linux shell scripting

(bash, ksh, etc.) proficiency to automate MQ activities, log analysis, environment deployments, and cluster routines.Ability to build automated routines for MQ deployments, monitoring alert actions, and MQ health checks.

Monitoring & TroubleshootingAbility to develop custom monitoring scripts leveraging MQ APIs or command-line tools.Advanced skill in

MQ application debugging including analyzing message flows, diagnosing blocked or orphaned connections, resolving message delivery delays, interpreting MQRC error codes, and tracing root causes in distributed environments.

Additional Competencies

Solid understanding of messaging patterns and MQ security (TLS, CHLAUTH rules, connection authentication).Experience working in enterprise environments requiring strict change control.Ability to collaborate with application teams to advise on MQ best practices, message flow optimization, and integration design.Strong documentation skills to maintain configuration standards, operational procedures, and upgrade/migration guides.

• IBM MQ cluster configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
• IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT) setup, monitoring, and support
• MQ maintenance tasks including patching, backups, and performance tuning
• MQ version upgrade planning, execution, and validation
• PowerShell scripting for automation in Windows MQ environments
• Linux shell scripting for automation, deployments, and MQ health checks
• MQ monitoring setup using enterprise tools and custom scripts
• MQ application debugging including message flow analysis and MQRC error resolution

This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology. Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

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