MQ Systems Engineer: Clusters, MFT & Automation Expert

Unisys Corporation

Connecticut

On-site

USD 110,000 - 150,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Unisys is seeking an IBM MQ System Administrator to lead cluster configuration, MFT management, and routine maintenance across distributed environments. The role emphasizes upgrading MQ versions, automating tasks with PowerShell and Linux scripts, and implementing monitoring solutions to ensure robust message delivery and performance.

The ideal candidate will debug MQ applications, resolve MQRC errors, and collaborate with application teams to optimize message flows and security settings in

Qualifications

  • Requires IBM MQ System Administrator experience with cluster configuration and support.
  • Strong experience with IBM MQ Managed File Transfer (MFT) setup and monitoring.
  • Routine MQ maintenance including patching, backups, security, and tuning.
  • Proven ability to plan and execute MQ version upgrades and post-upgrade validation.
  • Automate admin tasks using PowerShell and Linux shell scripting.
  • Experience implementing and managing MQ monitoring solutions and debugging MQ applications.

Responsibilities

  • Design, configure, and support IBM MQ Clusters with HA and workload balancing.
  • Set up and coordinate IBM MQ MFT, resource monitors, and secure file movement.
  • Perform MQ maintenance: log management, queue manager tuning, and patch application.
  • Plan multi-node upgrades, test compatibility, and validate post-upgrade systems.
  • Develop automated MQ deployments, monitoring alerts, and health checks.
  • Debug message flows, analyze MQRC errors, and trace root causes in distributed environments.

Skills

IBM MQ Clusters
IBM MQ MFT
MQ maintenance and patching
MQ version upgrades
PowerShell scripting
Linux shell scripting
MQ monitoring
MQ application debugging

Job description

Unisys is seeking an IBM MQ System Administrator to lead cluster configuration, MFT management, and routine maintenance across distributed environments. The role emphasizes upgrading MQ versions, automating tasks with PowerShell and Linux scripts, and implementing monitoring solutions to ensure robust message delivery and performance.

The ideal candidate will debug MQ applications, resolve MQRC errors, and collaborate with application teams to optimize message flows and security settings in

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