IBM jobs - WMQ Administrator

Responsibilities

• Performing installation and configuration of WMQ v.6, v.7 - v.9 on UNIX & Windows environment.
• Implementing and supporting the WebSphere MQ Series infrastructure.
• Monitoring and maintaining WMQ objects such as Queue Managers, Queues, channels and listeners.
• Solving issues related to IBM WMQ version 6.0,7.0, 8.0 and 9.0.
• Backup, recovery and upgrades of MQ objects.
• Responsible for providing application level security.
• Gain a solid grasp of the business process, workflows and data.
• Assist in technical specifications and other deliverable documents. Implement appropriate monitoring, alerting and measurements to ensure the health of our environment.
• Develop and document disaster-recovery plans and participate in testing to ensure the environment is recoverable within pre-determined SLAs.
• Provide off-hours support for production applications.
• Develop a deep understanding of applications and integration and bring issues to resolution.
• Monitor application performance and improve response times.

• Minimum 8+ Years’ experience in WMQ version 6.0, 7.0 and above with expertise in installation, support, analysis of logs and performance tuning.
• Demonstrable experience in installing and configuring of WMQ v.7 and above on UNIX environments.
• Proficiency in monitoring Websphere MQ objects such as Queue Managers, Queues, channels and listeners.
• Expertise in troubleshooting on IBM Websphere MQ version 6.0,7.0 and 8.0, Backup and Recovery and upgrades of MQ and IIB objects.
• Solid understanding of Disaster Recovery Activity and good knowledge on MQ clustering, MQ Backup and Recovery.

• Proficient in working with high availability environment along with alignment to process (ITIL). Familiarity with MQ securities like SSL and OAM.
• You love collaborative environments that use agile methodologies to encourage creative design thinking and find innovative ways to develop with cutting edge technologies
• Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work
• Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management
• Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
• Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications