MQ Administrator
Maximus
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Job summary
Maximus seeks an experienced MQ Administrator to support a federal client’s defense systems in Homeland Security. The role covers daily operations and IBM MQ environment administration, ensuring secure, reliable message flow across on-site applications.
Candidates should have an active Secret clearance and strong MQ expertise. The position emphasizes monitoring, security maintenance, and thorough documentation to uphold high availability and compliance standards within a critical infrastructure
Qualifications
- Active Secret clearance is required.
- U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship due to federal contract.
- 7+ years of experience in an MQ Administrator role or related field.
- Experience with IBM MQ and WebSphere.
Responsibilities
- Operational Monitoring: regularly monitor MQ systems for uptime and performance; ensure smooth operation of queues, channels, and MQ objects.
- Security Administration: manage MQ users, implement security protocols, ensure secure data transmissions.
- Incident Resolution: provide first-line troubleshooting for MQ issues and coordinate with support teams to maintain availability.
- Maintenance and Updates: schedule and apply routine updates, patches, and configuration changes.
- Backup and Recovery: execute backup/recovery procedures and participate in disaster recovery drills.
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Job description
Maximus is seeking an experienced MQ Administrator to support a federal client in their mission-critical defense systems for Homeland Security. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily operations and administration of IBM MQ environments, ensuring secure, reliable message flow across applications. Key responsibilities include monitoring system performance, maintaining security protocols, and documenting processes to uphold high availability and compliance standards. If you have a detail-oriented approach and proven expertise in managing MQ systems, we invite you to be part of our dedicated team working to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Maximus is seeking an experienced MQ Administrator to support a federal client in their mission-critical defense systems for Homeland Security. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily operations and administration of IBM MQ environments, ensuring secure, reliable message flow across applications. Key responsibilities include monitoring system performance, maintaining security protocols, and documenting processes to uphold high availability and compliance standards. If you have a detail-oriented approach and proven expertise in managing MQ systems, we invite you to be part of our dedicated team working to protect our nation’s critical infrastructure.
This position is on-site and requires an active secret clearance.
Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code: TCS219, T3, Band 6
- Operational Monitoring: Regularly monitor MQ systems for uptime, performance, and potential issues; ensure smooth operation of queues, channels, and other MQ objects.
- Security Administration: Manage security access and permissions for MQ users, implement necessary security protocols, and ensure that data transmissions remain secure.
- Incident Resolution: Provide first-line troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, coordinate with support teams when needed, and respond to alerts to maintain system availability.
- Maintenance and Updates: Schedule and apply routine updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain a stable and secure MQ environment.
- Backup and Recovery: Follow established procedures to manage backup and recovery operations, participate in disaster recovery drills, and ensure recovery plans are documented.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of MQ configurations, permissions, and troubleshooting steps; ensure all changes comply with IT policies and industry regulations.
- Resource Monitoring & Capacity Support: Track usage of MQ resources, monitor system capacity, and identify when adjustments are needed to meet operational needs.
- Support Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams and users to resolve MQ issues, answer questions, and provide guidance on MQ system usage.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of MQ configurations, permissions, and troubleshooting steps; ensure all changes comply with IT policies and industry regulations.
- Resource Monitoring & Capacity Support: Track usage of MQ resources, monitor system capacity, and identify when adjustments are needed to meet operational needs.
- Support Collaboration: Work closely with other IT teams and users to resolve MQ issues, answer questions, and provide guidance on MQ system usage.
- Active Secret clearance is required.
- Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship.
- This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.
- This individual must be able to accommodate a rotational on-call schedule as needed.
- 7 or more years of experience in a MQ Administrator role or in a related field
- Experience with WebSphere
- Additional tasks to be assigned as needed.
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TCS219, T3, Band 6
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.
Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.
Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.
Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.
Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.
Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.
Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com .
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