MQ Integration Engineer

Delphi-US, LLC - Peacemakers in the Talent War; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Delphi-US is seeking an Integration Engineer specializing in IBM MQ and MFT to support enterprise messaging and secure file transfers in a hybrid environment. The role focuses on administration, configuration, and troubleshooting across Linux and cloud platforms, with a strong emphasis on automation, change management, and high availability.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–10 years of MQ experience, deep MQ/MFT knowledge, and hands-on AWS and RHEL expertise.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of hands-on MQ Architect, Integration Engineer, or MQ Administrator experience.
• Deep expertise in IBM MQ configuration, troubleshooting, high-availability, and security.
• Proven IBM MQ MFT experience with secure file transfers, encryption, error handling, and monitoring.
• Strong background in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration and troubleshooting.
• Production experience with AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, security groups, networking).
• Experience implementing formal change management in regulated, high-availability environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools (Terraform, Packer, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment, and pipeline validation.
• Knowledge of HA, load balancing, and failover architectures.
• Python scripting, JSON, YAML, and Boto3 for automation and monitoring.
• Git or SVN for version control.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot IBM MQ and MFT infrastructure.
• Support cloud and Linux environments (AWS, RHEL) for high availability and performance.
• Execute and validate infrastructure changes per change management and compliance.
• Test patches and updates for MQ and RHEL prior to production deployment.
• Perform AWS infrastructure operations including environment management.
• Validate CI/CD outputs for consistency and reliability.
• Support IaC and automation via Terraform, Packer, Ansible, Chef, Puppet.
• Troubleshoot alerts, incidents, and perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain runbooks, SOPs, and validation records.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, compliance, and architecture teams.
• Participate in rotational on-call for 24/7 availability.

Skills

MQ Architecture

MQ Administration

IBM MQ

IBM MQ MFT

RHEL administration

AWS

IaC

Terraform

Packer

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

CI/CD

Python scripting

JSON

YAML

Boto3

Git

SVN

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

Terraform

Packer

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Git

SVN

Job description

Integration Engineer - IBM MQ/MFT | Location: Hybrid | Contract | Hourly Pay Range $55-$65

We are seeking a highly skilled Integration Engineer with extensive experience in IBM MQ and Managed File Transfer (MFT) within enterprise environments. This role involves supporting critical, high‑availability infrastructure across cloud and Linux platforms, ensuring secure, reliable messaging and file transfer operations in a regulated setting.

You will lead the administration, configuration, and troubleshooting of IBM MQ and MFT systems, implement automation using Infrastructure as Code tools, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to maintain system integrity and performance. Your expertise will help ensure seamless integration and operational excellence in a complex, mission‑critical environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, patch, monitor, and troubleshoot IBM MQ and MFT infrastructure to support enterprise messaging needs.
• Support and optimize cloud and Linux environments, including AWS and RHEL, for high availability and performance.
• Execute and validate infrastructure changes following formal change management and compliance procedures.
• Test and validate patches, fixes, and updates for MQ and RHEL prior to deployment in production.
• Perform AWS infrastructure operations, including system rehydration and environment management.
• Validate automated build, deployment, and CI/CD pipeline outputs, ensuring consistency and reliability.
• Support Infrastructure as Code and automation initiatives using tools such as Terraform, Packer, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Troubleshoot alerts and system anomalies, elevate critical issues, and participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, SOPs, and validation records.
• Collaborate with engineering, security, compliance, and architecture teams to deliver scalable, secure solutions.
• Participate in a rotational on‑call schedule to support 24/7 system availability.

Required Qualifications

• 5–10 years of recent, hands‑on experience as an MQ Architect, Integration Engineer, or MQ Administrator.
• Deep expertise in IBM MQ, including configuration, troubleshooting, high‑availability, and security.
• Proven experience with IBM MFT, managing secure file transfers, encryption, error handling, and monitoring.
• Strong background in Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration and troubleshooting.
• Production experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, including EC2, S3, security groups, and networking.
• Demonstrated ability to implement formal change management in regulated, high‑availability environments.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools such as Terraform, Packer, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated deployment, and pipeline validation.
• Knowledge of high availability, load balancing, and failover architectures.
• Proficiency in Python scripting, JSON, YAML, and Boto3 for automation and monitoring.
• Experience with source control tools such as GIT or SVN.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certifications and extensive hands‑on experience with AWS services like ELB, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, Lambda, and SFTP.
• Practical knowledge of DevOps and Agile methodologies in cloud environments.
• Familiarity with MQ Salesforce Bridge, Grafana, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
• Experience designing and managing secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure.
• Knowledge of API development, SOA, and web server architecture in enterprise settings.

About Delphi-US

Delphi-US is a national IT services firm based in Newport, Rhode Island. We attract top‑tier technical and professional talent, positioning leading employers to gain competitive advantages. Our core focus areas include Data Intelligence, AI/ML, DevOps & Cloud, Health IT, and Energy Management, serving a broad range of critical sectors. Our dedicated consultants deliver tailored, high‑quality project teams, ensuring lasting results and client success. We are committed to excellence, professionalism, and advocacy on your behalf.

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