Senior IBM MQ Administrator

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Job Details
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior IBM MQ Administrator with over 10 years of expertise in managing, configuring, and optimizing IBM MQ environments across hybrid cloud and on-premises infrastructures. The ideal candidate will possess strong hands-on Linux skills, deep infrastructure and architecture knowledge, and familiarity with Java middleware technologies. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the stability, security, and high performance of our messaging systems, supporting mission-critical applications, and leading architectural best practices.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, deployment, and management of IBM MQ infrastructure in hybrid cloud and on-premises environments.
• Deliver expert-level support for installation, configuration, and upgrades of IBM MQ instances.
• Maintain and optimize MQ performance, availability, and security.
• Troubleshoot complex issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement long-term solutions.
• Handson HA / DR Implementation knowledge
• Develop and oversee disaster recovery, high-availability, and scalability strategies.
• Collaborate with development, operations, security, and architecture teams to align messaging solutions with enterprise standards.
• Provide strong hands-on support on Linux platforms, including system tuning, scripting, and automation.
• Architect and implement infrastructure solutions, ensuring robust and scalable architecture designs.
• Automate routine tasks and deployments using scripting, configuration management, and orchestration tools.
• Enforce security best practices, including SSL/TLS, access controls, and compliance standards.
• Share expertise in Java middleware technologies and integrate IBM MQ with other middleware solutions as needed.
• Mentor junior team members and lead technical initiatives related to messaging and infrastructure.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation covering architecture, configurations, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Stay updated on IBM MQ innovations, cloud services, Linux advancements, and industry best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• IBM MQ Monitoring skills using Avada IR360 and / or NewRelic

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field; advanced degrees preferred.
• 10+ years of extensive experience managing IBM MQ environments in enterprise settings.
• Strong hands-on experience with Linux/Unix administration and scripting.
• Deep expertise in IBM MQ architecture, administration, and troubleshooting.
• Proven experience deploying and managing IBM MQ in hybrid cloud environments (AWS, Azure, IBM Cloud).
• Strong infrastructure, architecture, and design skills for messaging and middleware systems.
• Knowledge of Java middleware technologies (e.g., WebSphere, JBoss, Spring) is a plus.
• Proficiency with automation and configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern deployment pipelines.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Relevant certifications such as IBM MQ Certified System Administrator, Linux certifications, Cloud certifications, or Java middleware certifications are highly desirable.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.
Preferred Certifications:

• Salesforce Certified Administrator
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional
• ITIL, ITSM Certifications

WORK EXPERIENCE:
4+ years of directly-related or relevant experience, preferably in application support or system/application/database administration.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Behavioral Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Detail Oriented
• Impact and Influencing
• Interpersonal Communication
• Multitasking
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Technical Skills:

• Identity & Access Management
• Database Administration
• IT Support like Software & Hardware Installation, Troubleshooting
• Software Validation
• Systems Integration
• IT Regulatory Compliance like SOX Compliance

Tools Knowledge:

• Software Configuration Management Tools like Ansible, Puppet
• Citrix technologies like XenDesktop, XenApp, XenServer
• Operating Systems & Servers like Windows, Linux, Citrix, IBM, Oracle, SQL
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems like Sage, ASW, SAP
• Software like Case Management System, HR Information Systems, Kronos(Timekeeping Software), PHS Health and Safety Management System
• Java Frameworks like JDBC, Spring, ORM Solutions, JPA, JEE, JMS, Gradle, Object Oriented Design
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Software
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems like Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud
• Internet Protocols like DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, Easy DNS, No IP

What Cencora offers
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.
Full time
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Affiliated Companies: CENCORA BUSINESS SERVICES INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED
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