Smart IT Frame LLC
Middleware Administrator - IBM MQ (Irving)
Smart IT Frame LLC, Irving, Texas, United States, 75084
Job Title:
MQ Administrator Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid
3 days onsite) Employment Type:
Permanent
About Smart IT Frame: At
Smart IT Frame , we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together.
Role Overview Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining IBM MQ infrastructure across multiple environments (DEV, SIT, UAT, PTE, PROD, COB) Ensures secure, scalable, and high-performance messaging solutions aligned with enterprise standards Build & Deployment Install and configure IBM MQ and RDQM components Set up clustering and high availability (HA) environments Automate MQ object management using tools like CAS, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions Validate infrastructure prerequisites and file systems before deployment Ensure clean VTM and BCM runs prior to production turnover Infrastructure Configuration Design secure MQ architectures, including TLS/SSL, CHLAUTH, and connection authentication Configure queue managers, queues, channels, listeners, and MQ logs Implement MQ security policies and firewall configurations Monitoring & Troubleshooting Use tools like Nastel, ITRS, AppDynamics, and Tivoli for real-time monitoring Proactively tune MQ performance to handle peak loads Troubleshoot complex MQ issues, including message flow failures and channel errors Collaboration & Support Work closely with application, infrastructure, and security teams Provide 24x7 support and incident management Participate in failover, performance, and resiliency testing Document processes and maintain deployment guides and knowledge base articles Required Skills & Tools Strong experience with IBM MQ, RDQM, and WebSphere MQ (V7/V8/V9) Proficiency in Linux/Unix, Shell/Python scripting, and SSL certificate management Familiarity with Change Management, COB drills, and CTASK/PTASK execution Experience with middleware solutions and integration platforms
MQ Administrator Location: Irving, TX (Hybrid
3 days onsite) Employment Type:
Permanent
About Smart IT Frame: At
Smart IT Frame , we connect top talent with leading organizations across the USA. With over a decade of staffing excellence, we specialize in IT, healthcare, and professional roles, empowering both clients and candidates to grow together.
Role Overview Responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining IBM MQ infrastructure across multiple environments (DEV, SIT, UAT, PTE, PROD, COB) Ensures secure, scalable, and high-performance messaging solutions aligned with enterprise standards Build & Deployment Install and configure IBM MQ and RDQM components Set up clustering and high availability (HA) environments Automate MQ object management using tools like CAS, Ansible, Jenkins, and GitHub Actions Validate infrastructure prerequisites and file systems before deployment Ensure clean VTM and BCM runs prior to production turnover Infrastructure Configuration Design secure MQ architectures, including TLS/SSL, CHLAUTH, and connection authentication Configure queue managers, queues, channels, listeners, and MQ logs Implement MQ security policies and firewall configurations Monitoring & Troubleshooting Use tools like Nastel, ITRS, AppDynamics, and Tivoli for real-time monitoring Proactively tune MQ performance to handle peak loads Troubleshoot complex MQ issues, including message flow failures and channel errors Collaboration & Support Work closely with application, infrastructure, and security teams Provide 24x7 support and incident management Participate in failover, performance, and resiliency testing Document processes and maintain deployment guides and knowledge base articles Required Skills & Tools Strong experience with IBM MQ, RDQM, and WebSphere MQ (V7/V8/V9) Proficiency in Linux/Unix, Shell/Python scripting, and SSL certificate management Familiarity with Change Management, COB drills, and CTASK/PTASK execution Experience with middleware solutions and integration platforms