IBM MQ System Administrator

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Advanced training & certifications

Collaborative environment

Career advancement

Flexible work arrangements

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

Ladders seeks an IBM MQ System Administrator to join our client’s remote IT team, delivering enterprise messaging reliability across critical systems.

You will design MQ clusters, manage MFT, perform maintenance and upgrades, and automate tasks with PowerShell and Linux scripting to improve efficiency and control changes in a regulated environment.

This role offers US-based remote work with competitive compensation and opportunities for advanced MQ training.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as an IBM MQ System Administrator.
• Strong expertise in IBM MQ cluster configuration and support.
• Proficient in IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT) setup and management.
• Experience with routine MQ maintenance tasks including patching and performance tuning.
• Skilled in PowerShell and Linux shell scripting for automation.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex MQ application issues and resolve MQRC errors.
• Familiarity with enterprise environments and strict change control processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and configure IBM MQ clusters for optimal performance and high availability.
• Manage IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT) setups and secure file movement.
• Perform routine maintenance tasks including log management and security configuration.
• Plan and execute MQ version upgrades, ensuring compatibility and validation.
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell and Linux shell scripting.
• Develop custom monitoring solutions and scripts for MQ health checks.
• Debug MQ applications to resolve message flow issues and diagnose errors

Skills

IBM MQ

MQ Clusters

MFT Setup

Automation

Scripting

Troubleshooting MQ

Tools

PowerShell

Linux Shell

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a IBM MQ System Administrator to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This role will support enterprise messaging infrastructure and help ensure reliable, secure, and high-performing integration across critical systems. The administrator will work closely with application, infrastructure, and operations teams to maintain availability, streamline file transfer processes, and resolve complex messaging issues. The position also includes automation and monitoring work that will improve operational efficiency and support controlled changes in a regulated enterprise environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $110,000 - $130,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and configure IBM MQ clusters for optimal performance and high availability
• Manage IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT) setups and secure file movement
• Perform routine maintenance tasks including log management and security configuration
• Plan and execute MQ version upgrades, ensuring compatibility and validation
• Automate administrative tasks using PowerShell and Linux shell scripting
• Develop custom monitoring solutions and scripts for MQ health checks
• Debug MQ applications to resolve message flow issues and diagnose errors

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience as an IBM MQ System Administrator
• Strong expertise in IBM MQ cluster configuration and support
• Proficient in IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT) setup and management
• Experience with routine MQ maintenance tasks including patching and performance tuning
• Skilled in PowerShell and Linux shell scripting for automation
• Ability to troubleshoot complex MQ application issues and resolve MQRC errors
• Familiarity with enterprise environments and strict change control processes

Benefits

• Access to advanced training and certification opportunities
• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
• Opportunities for career advancement within the organization
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• Comprehensive health and wellness programs

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.