Enterprise Messaging Administrator Role
We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Messaging Administrator to join our team. As a key member of our infrastructure support team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our enterprise messaging infrastructure.
About the Job:
You will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining IBM MQ (WebSphere MQ) across various platforms. This includes creating and managing MQ objects queues, channels, topics, listeners, and queue managers. Your expertise in troubleshooting MQ issues related to connectivity, message flow, queue depth, and performance will be invaluable to our team.
In addition to your technical skills, you will work closely with development and application teams to assist in messaging design and best practices. You will also develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine MQ administrative tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
* Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ (WebSphere MQ) on multiple platforms.
* Create and manage MQ objects queues, channels, topics, listeners, and queue managers.
* Troubleshoot MQ issues related to connectivity, message flow, queue depth, and performance.
* Implement and manage MQ security (SSL/TLS, MCA user IDs, channel authentication).
* Monitor and tune MQ performance using tools such as MQ Explorer, MQSC, or custom scripts.
* Integrate MQ with other middleware platforms (e.g., IBM Integration Bus, Apache Camel, MuleSoft).
* Develop and maintain scripts for automation of routine MQ administrative tasks.
* Collaborate with development and application teams to assist in messaging design and best practices.
* Maintain documentation and comply with internal change management processes.
Requirements:
* Hands-on experience administering IBM MQ/WebSphere MQ.
* Deep understanding of messaging patterns (point-to-point, pub-sub).
* Experience configuring MQ clustering, multi-instance queue managers, and distributed queuing.
* Proficiency in scripting (Shell, Perl, or Python) for automation.
* Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g., IBM MQ Explorer, Tivoli, Prometheus/Grafana).
* Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificates and MQ channel security.
* Understanding of networking concepts relevant to messaging (TCP/IP, ports, firewalls).
* Australian Citizenship with Baseline security clearance.
Benefits:
* Join a collaborative consulting team known for technical excellence and professionalism.
* Flexible working arrangements, contract or full-time role available.
Security Clearance Requirement:
Due to the nature of this role, applicants must be Australian Citizens with an active Baseline clearance.