Splunk Administrator

PRI Technology; Holmdel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking a Senior IBM MQ Administrator in Holmdel Township, NJ. The successful candidate will have over 10 years of hands-on experience with IBM MQ, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to collaborate with multi-functional teams. Responsibilities include designing and deploying IBM MQ solutions, contributing to AWS cloud migration, and ensuring platform stability. The ideal candidate values integrity and teamwork in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in IBM MQ Administration.
• Strong hands-on expertise with messaging concepts and design patterns.
• Experience implementing High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop IBM MQ solutions, including Multi-Instance Queue Managers.
• Lead IBM MQ deployments and automation initiatives.
• Contribute to AWS cloud migration projects.

Skills

IBM MQ Administration

Troubleshooting

Linux/Unix system administration

Automation shell scripting

MQ Security (TLS, CHLAUTH, OAM)

Tools

IBM Application Connect Enterprise

WebSphere Application Server

AWS

Splunk

Job description

Position Summary

The firm is seeking a Senior IBM MQ Administrator with hands‑on experience building IBM MQ systems from the ground up. The ideal candidate excels at complex troubleshooting, communicates effectively with both technical and business teams, and values a culture focused on integrity, high standards, and collaboration.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience
• Strong hands‑on expertise in IBM MQ Administration
• In‑depth understanding of messaging concepts and design patterns
• Proven experience implementing High Availability/Disaster Recovery solutions
• MQ Security (TLS, CHLAUTH, OAM)
• Proficient in Linux/Unix system administration
• Working knowledge of IBM Application Connect Enterprise (ACE), formerly IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
• Experience with shell scripting for automation and operational efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to drive impact quickly, lead change, and work effectively with minimal supervision

Good to have

• Experience integrating applications with WebSphere Application Server
• Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, along with familiarity with DevOps practices
• Hands‑on experience with observability and monitoring tools, including Splunk
• Working knowledge of Java programming

You will

• Design, develop, and deliver IBM MQ solutions, including Multi‑Instance Queue Managers and High Availability (HA) architectures
• Lead IBM MQ deployments, including automation and standardization initiatives
• Participate in on‑call support on a rotational basis to ensure platform stability and availability
• Contribute to AWS cloud migration and modernization projects
• Collaborate effectively with both onshore and offshore teams
• Provide hands‑on technical solutions to complex business challenges, translating requirements into scalable technical and process solutions
• Interpret business and technical requirements, perform complex analysis, and present options and recommendations to achieve desired outcomes
• Develop advanced technology concepts and guide them through implementation into production‑ready solutions
• Own middleware patching and upgrade activities, including IBM MQ and IBM Application Connect Enterprise (ACE)

The interview process will include an initial phone or virtual interview screening.

Please let me know your interest in this position, availability to interview and start, along with a copy of your recent resume, or feel free to call me at any time with any questions.