TELECOMMUTE Systems Administrator - III (REMOTE)

Varite Inc
Richmond, VA, United States
23 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$115,606.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Windows IBM AIX User Authentication Unix Configuration Management Databases System Configuration Data Recovery Linux Middleware Monitoring of Systems IBM WebSphere MQ Log Analysis
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Performance Tuning Queueing Systems Software Deployment System Integration Testing Trusted Systems Electronic Messaging Server Operating Systems & Platforms

Job description

  1. Installation & Configuration * Install and configure IBM MQ software on various platforms (Windows, Linux, Unix, AIX) * Set up queue managers, queues, channels, and listeners * Configure clustering and high availability solutions * Implement security protocols and SSL/TLS configurations * Set up multi-instance queue managers for failover capabilities

  2. Administration & Maintenance * Monitor queue depths, channel status, and system performance * Manage message flow and resolve message build-ups * Perform regular health checks and system audits * Apply patches, updates, and version upgrades * Maintain message retention policies and archiving strategies * Configure dead letter queues and error handling

  3. Security Management * Implement authentication and authorization controls * Configure Channel Authentication Records (CHLAUTH) * Manage user access and permissions * Set up SSL/TLS certificates for secure communications * Ensure compliance with security policies and standards * Conduct regular security audits

  4. Performance Tuning * Monitor system performance metrics * Optimize queue manager and channel configurations * Tune memory and resource allocation * Analyze logs and identify bottlenecks * Implement performance best practices * Capacity planning and forecasting

  5. Troubleshooting & Support * Diagnose and resolve connectivity issues * Investigate message delivery failures * Analyze error logs (AMQERR01.LOG, FDC files) * Provide 24/7 on-call support (as required) * Work with application teams to resolve integration issues * Escalate complex issues to IBM support

  6. Backup & Recovery * Implement backup strategies for queue manager data * Perform disaster recovery testing * Document recovery procedures * Maintain business continuity plans * Restore queue managers and configurations when needed

  7. Documentation & Reporting * Create and maintain technical documentation * Document standard operating procedures * Generate performance and availability reports * Maintain configuration management databases * Track incidents and change requests

  8. Collaboration * Work with development teams on integration requirements * Coordinate with network teams for connectivity issues * Participate in architecture and design discussions * Provide guidance on messaging best practices * Support application deployments, * Deploys the release of new technologies as well as designs, installs, configures, maintains and performs system integration testing of PC/server operating systems, related utilities and hardware. Responsible for trouble shooting server problems as reported by users. Researches, evaluates and recommends software and hardware products. Supports Web access and electronic messaging services and maintains a secure systems environment. Provides new hardware specifications to users based on application needs and anticipated growth, installs new servers and maintains the server infrastructure.

Requirements

  • IBM MQ (Message Queue) Administrator, who is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of IBM MQ messaging middleware infrastructure. This role ensures reliable message delivery between applications and systems across the enterprise.

Benefits & conditions

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Eligible employees may receive: Health Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage Retirement Plans: Participation in a company-sponsored retirement savings plan Legal Service Plans - Offering access to attorneys for legal advice and representation

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In case you are not currently available or interested in pursuing this opportunity, please forward this email among your circle who might be suitable and interested in any of our open requirements. VARITE has a robust Candidate Referral Fee plan where you will receive a one-time referral fee if the referred candidate successfully works with VARITE on an assignment for at least 1 month or 160 Hours.

About the company

Established in the Year 2000, VARITE is an award-winning minority business enterprise providing global consulting & staffing services to Fortune 1000 companies and government agencies. With 850+ global consultants, VARITE is committed to delivering excellence to its customers by leveraging its global experience and expertise in providing comprehensive scientific, engineering, technical, and non-technical staff augmentation and talent acquisition services.

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