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Maximus · 3 hours ago

MQ Administrator

Annapolis Junction, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$85K/yr - $130K/yr

7+ years exp

Maximus is seeking an experienced MQ Administrator to support a federal client in their mission-critical defense systems for Homeland Security. In this role, you will be responsible for the daily operations and administration of IBM MQ environments, ensuring secure, reliable message flow across applications.

Business Process Automation (BPA)ConsultingEducationGovernmentGovTechHealth CareInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Regularly monitor MQ systems for uptime, performance, and potential issues; ensure smooth operation of queues, channels, and other MQ objects

Manage security access and permissions for MQ users, implement necessary security protocols, and ensure that data transmissions remain secure

Provide first-line troubleshooting for MQ-related issues, coordinate with support teams when needed, and respond to alerts to maintain system availability

Schedule and apply routine updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain a stable and secure MQ environment

Follow established procedures to manage backup and recovery operations, participate in disaster recovery drills, and ensure recovery plans are documented

Maintain accurate records of MQ configurations, permissions, and troubleshooting steps; ensure all changes comply with IT policies and industry regulations

Track usage of MQ resources, monitor system capacity, and identify when adjustments are needed to meet operational needs

Work closely with other IT teams and users to resolve MQ issues, answer questions, and provide guidance on MQ system usage