IBM MQ & ACE Administrator
About the role
Brainhunter is currently seeking the services of a “IBM MQ & ACE Administrator / Specialist ” for a contract role with one of our Valued Clients.
Role Title: IBM MQ & ACE Administrator / Specialist
Work Style: Remote Date : 4 months from the start date
Role Summary
We are seeking an exceptionally high-caliber Senior IBM MQ and Middleware Specialist for a critical 4-month mandate. This role is a direct backfill for a highly technical senior consultant. The ideal candidate must possess an advanced blend of enterprise messaging administration, application integration (IBM ACE/IIB), and modern DevOps monitoring automation. Given the short-term nature of this mandate, there is zero ramp-up time. We require a hands-on technical expert who can immediately manage high-volume MQ environments, oversee critical upgrade paths, and support customized monitoring tools built in Go.
Key Responsibilities
Appliance & Infrastructure Management: Administer, configure, and maintain physical IBM MQ Appliances (2002/2003) and deployed Queue Managers (QMGRs) in a high-volume, 24/7 operational environment. Monitoring & Tooling (Golang): Maintain, optimize, and support multi-threaded monitoring tools, specifically custom-built Prometheus Exporters written in Golang designed to monitor MQ physical servers and a large number of MQ objects. Middleware Administration (MQ & ACE): Provide comprehensive day-to-day administration and operational support for both IBM MQ and IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) / IIB across development, testing, and production environments. Upgrades & Migrations: Prepare, test, and execute technical version upgrades for both IBM MQ (including high-availability clustering and multi-instance configurations) and IBM ACE/IIB. Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning: Act as the primary escalation point for complex integration and messaging issues. Tune Queue Managers and ACE execution groups for optimal throughput, latency, and stability. Security Administration: Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies, configuring SSL/TLS, Object Authority Manager (OAM), and advanced security features (e.g., IBM MQ Advanced Message Security / AMS).
Required Qualifications
Experience: 7+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience in Middleware Administration, with a heavy focus on enterprise-grade IBM MQ and IBM IIB / ACE deployments. IBM MQ Appliance Expertise: Direct experience configuring and maintaining IBM MQ Appliance hardware (2002/2003), virtual appliances, and high-volume QMGRs.
Development / Scripting Skills
Golang (Go): Practical experience writing, compiling, and debugging optimized, multi-threaded applications in Go. Strong automation scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) for administrative task acceleration. Modern Monitoring Integration: Hands-on experience integrating middleware with modern monitoring stacks, specifically Prometheus and Grafana. Upgrades & High Availability: Demonstrated success executing major MQ/ACE platform upgrades, setting up Queue clustering, and administering multi-instance high-availability architectures. Operating Systems: Deep expertise in Unix/Linux (RHEL, AIX) and Windows Server system-level environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with other middleware, APM, or logging tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Kafka, Mule ESB). IBM Certifications in MQ or App Connect Enterprise (ACE) Administration.
French is an asset
How to Apply
Online: To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Brainhunter Systems Ltd., you can apply online through the button on the top right. AI tools may be used for initial screening of applicants.E-mail: Please email Reema at reema.kaur@brainhunter.com with an attached copy of your CV. Brainhunter is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Brainhunter encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We provide accommodation upon request during the recruitment process; please let the job poster know.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for Interviews will be contacted.
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About Brainhunter Systems Ltd
At Brainhunter - A Digitide company, we believe that great talent management is accomplished by selecting the right people, developing their potential, fueling their enthusiasm and building their commitment to your organization. We connect the right people to the right circumstance, the perfect fit. In business, as in sports, the best teams win. Brainhunter builds exceptional teams!
We focus on our clients' requirements to develop strategic solutions that not only address their current needs, but ensure their continued success. We are proactive and strategic in our overall approach. We look to the future, as opposed to implementing a reactive, just for now solution. We work closely with you to understand your current needs and your long-term goals to develop a customized solution for your organization with the talent and tools you need to win in the marketplace.
. . . we are all about the unstoppable Digital Tidal Wave propelling transformation in the tech space.
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IBM MQ & ACE Administrator
About the role
Brainhunter is currently seeking the services of a “IBM MQ & ACE Administrator / Specialist ” for a contract role with one of our Valued Clients.
Role Title: IBM MQ & ACE Administrator / Specialist
Work Style: Remote Date : 4 months from the start date
Role Summary
We are seeking an exceptionally high-caliber Senior IBM MQ and Middleware Specialist for a critical 4-month mandate. This role is a direct backfill for a highly technical senior consultant. The ideal candidate must possess an advanced blend of enterprise messaging administration, application integration (IBM ACE/IIB), and modern DevOps monitoring automation. Given the short-term nature of this mandate, there is zero ramp-up time. We require a hands-on technical expert who can immediately manage high-volume MQ environments, oversee critical upgrade paths, and support customized monitoring tools built in Go.
Key Responsibilities
Appliance & Infrastructure Management: Administer, configure, and maintain physical IBM MQ Appliances (2002/2003) and deployed Queue Managers (QMGRs) in a high-volume, 24/7 operational environment. Monitoring & Tooling (Golang): Maintain, optimize, and support multi-threaded monitoring tools, specifically custom-built Prometheus Exporters written in Golang designed to monitor MQ physical servers and a large number of MQ objects. Middleware Administration (MQ & ACE): Provide comprehensive day-to-day administration and operational support for both IBM MQ and IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) / IIB across development, testing, and production environments. Upgrades & Migrations: Prepare, test, and execute technical version upgrades for both IBM MQ (including high-availability clustering and multi-instance configurations) and IBM ACE/IIB. Troubleshooting & Performance Tuning: Act as the primary escalation point for complex integration and messaging issues. Tune Queue Managers and ACE execution groups for optimal throughput, latency, and stability. Security Administration: Ensure compliance with enterprise security policies, configuring SSL/TLS, Object Authority Manager (OAM), and advanced security features (e.g., IBM MQ Advanced Message Security / AMS).
Required Qualifications
Experience: 7+ years of dedicated, hands-on experience in Middleware Administration, with a heavy focus on enterprise-grade IBM MQ and IBM IIB / ACE deployments. IBM MQ Appliance Expertise: Direct experience configuring and maintaining IBM MQ Appliance hardware (2002/2003), virtual appliances, and high-volume QMGRs.
Development / Scripting Skills
Golang (Go): Practical experience writing, compiling, and debugging optimized, multi-threaded applications in Go. Strong automation scripting (Bash, Python, etc.) for administrative task acceleration. Modern Monitoring Integration: Hands-on experience integrating middleware with modern monitoring stacks, specifically Prometheus and Grafana. Upgrades & High Availability: Demonstrated success executing major MQ/ACE platform upgrades, setting up Queue clustering, and administering multi-instance high-availability architectures. Operating Systems: Deep expertise in Unix/Linux (RHEL, AIX) and Windows Server system-level environments.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with other middleware, APM, or logging tools (e.g., Dynatrace, Kafka, Mule ESB). IBM Certifications in MQ or App Connect Enterprise (ACE) Administration.
French is an asset
How to Apply
Online: To apply for this and other suitable exciting opportunities with Brainhunter Systems Ltd., you can apply online through the button on the top right. AI tools may be used for initial screening of applicants.E-mail: Please email Reema at reema.kaur@brainhunter.com with an attached copy of your CV. Brainhunter is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. Brainhunter encourages applications from women, Indigenous peoples, veterans, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We provide accommodation upon request during the recruitment process; please let the job poster know.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those candidates selected for Interviews will be contacted.
Not the right fit? Search for IBM MQ & ACE Administrator jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
About Brainhunter Systems Ltd
At Brainhunter - A Digitide company, we believe that great talent management is accomplished by selecting the right people, developing their potential, fueling their enthusiasm and building their commitment to your organization. We connect the right people to the right circumstance, the perfect fit. In business, as in sports, the best teams win. Brainhunter builds exceptional teams!
We focus on our clients' requirements to develop strategic solutions that not only address their current needs, but ensure their continued success. We are proactive and strategic in our overall approach. We look to the future, as opposed to implementing a reactive, just for now solution. We work closely with you to understand your current needs and your long-term goals to develop a customized solution for your organization with the talent and tools you need to win in the marketplace.
. . . we are all about the unstoppable Digital Tidal Wave propelling transformation in the tech space.