Websphere Applications Server & MQ Administrator recruitment

A leading Investment Bank requires an Websphere Applications Server and MQ Administrator to join their Systems Department. The role will involve working closely with the Middleware team in order to understand the requirements, design, development and configuration of MQ/WPS components / interfaces for multiple payment system projects, and the setting up of reliable, resilient, and high availability disaster recovery solutions. Another key aspect of the role is to provide second/third level support for applications and co-ordinate with external vendors.

This is a hands-on role working within a team which supports a number of middleware technologies (IIS, Sharepoint, Kofax and FileNet) and, therefore, involves working on multiple projects against tight timelines.

Core Responsibilities:
* Installation, configuration and administration of MQ 6 / MQ 7 on Linux, Windows and AS400 Platforms
* Installation, configuration and administration of WAS / WPS on Linux and Windows Platform
* Provide second / third level technical support for MQ / WAS infrastructure and applications
* Problem diagnosis, resolution and root cause analysis for Middleware Infrastructure components
* Interact with project stakeholders to identify requirements , design and develop MQ components considering security/SSL, high availability and disaster recovery
* Development of JACL and Powershell scripts for automation of the administration activities. Performance tuning and capacity planning
* Ensure development complies with the internal standards as well as being aligned with general industry standards. Document the administration process as per best practices
* Support testing and validation during project development life cycle

You must have experience of working as a WAS/MQ administrator on Multiple platforms (Linux, Windows and AS400). Administrating and upgrading MQ and WAS infrastructure. Have detailed understanding of securing the MQ infrastructure based on SSL, security exits. Experience of MQ6/MQ7 development, administration and support, WAS/WPS administration and configuration and working on Windows and Linux platforms.

Ideally you will be a certified IBM WebSphere WPS/WAS Administrator and/or a certified IBM WebSphere MQ Administrator as well as experience of working in a Financial Institution.