MQ / MQIPT Support Administrator for Multiple locations

Hi,

My name is Rohit Chauhan, and I am a Staffing Specialist at Novia Infotech LLC. I am reaching out to you on an exciting job opportunity with one of our clients.

 

Job Title: MQ / MQIPT Support Administrator

Location: Seattle, WA / Dallas-Plano, TX / St. Louis, MO / Charleston, SC / Ridley Park, PA (100% Onsite)

Employment Type: W2 Only

Security Requirement: Must be a U.S. Citizen (ITAR Compliance Required)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced MQ / MQIPT Support Administrator to support and maintain enterprise messaging infrastructure environments. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience with IBM MQ (WebSphere MQ), MQ Internet Pass-Thru (MQIPT), Linux administration, certificate management, and production support operations.

This role involves installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting, security administration, certificate management, documentation, and on-call support for mission-critical messaging systems supporting enterprise applications.

Key Responsibilities

IBM MQ & MQIPT Administration

• Install, configure, administer, upgrade, and support IBM MQ and MQIPT environments.
• Perform MQ queue manager deployments, migrations, upgrades, and decommissioning activities.
• Manage enterprise messaging infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.
• Monitor MQ environments and proactively address operational issues.

MQIPT Management

• Configure and maintain MQIPT gateways and secure messaging channels.
• Troubleshoot MQIPT connectivity, routing, and communication issues.
• Support secure message transmission across enterprise networks.

Certificate & Security Management

• Manage, renew, install, and troubleshoot X.509 certificates.
• Implement and maintain MQ and MQIPT security standards.
• Ensure secure communication channels and compliance with security policies.
• Support SSL/TLS configuration and certificate lifecycle management.

Linux Administration & Scripting

• Perform Linux system administration tasks supporting MQ infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain shell scripts for automation and operational efficiency.
• Support troubleshooting and performance tuning activities.
• Utilize Perl scripting where applicable.

Upgrade, Deployment & Maintenance

• Evaluate and test new IBM MQ and MQIPT versions and patches.
• Create, validate, and deploy installation packages.
• Support infrastructure modernization and migration initiatives.
• Execute environment upgrades while minimizing operational impact.

Incident & Problem Management

• Provide production support and on-call coverage.
• Troubleshoot complex MQ, MQIPT, Linux, and certificate-related issues.
• Open and manage IBM support tickets for product-related issues.
• Work directly with IBM support teams to resolve critical incidents.

Backup & Recovery

• Establish and maintain MQ backup and recovery procedures.
• Validate recovery processes and disaster recovery readiness.
• Ensure business continuity requirements are met.

Documentation & Governance

• Create and maintain:
• Technical Documentation
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Knowledge Base Articles
• Support Runbooks
• Maintain compliance with enterprise standards and ITIL processes.

Agile & Operational Excellence

• Follow SAFe Agile methodologies and Azure DevOps (ADO) processes.
• Adhere to ticketing SLAs and operational governance requirements.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and best practice development.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of IBM MQ Administration experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with MQIPT administration and support.
• Experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and troubleshooting IBM MQ environments.
• Strong knowledge of X.509 Certificates and SSL/TLS security.
• Linux Administration experience.
• Linux Shell Scripting expertise.
• Experience working with IBM Support for issue resolution.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience with ITIL processes and ticketing systems.
• Ability to participate in on-call support rotations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Perl scripting experience.
• C programming experience.
• Experience in large enterprise messaging environments.
• Knowledge of automation and infrastructure scripting.
• Experience supporting highly regulated environments.

 

Rohit Chauhan IT Recruiter E: rohit.c@noviainfotech.com www.noviainfotech.com A: 4421 Avenida Ln, McKinney, TX, 75070

 

 

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