MQ Administrator

MQ Administrator

Patriot, LLC 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. Key responsibilities include monitoring system performance, maintaining security protocols, and documenting processes to uphold high availability and compliance standards. If you have a detail-oriented approach and proven expertise in managing MQ systems, we invite you to be part of our dedicated team working to protect our nation's critical infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

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

• Security Administration: Manage security access and permissions for MQ users, implement necessary security protocols, and ensure that data transmissions remain secure.

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

• Maintenance and Updates: Schedule and apply routine updates, patches, and configuration changes to maintain a stable and secure MQ environment.

• Backup and Recovery: Follow established procedures to manage backup and recovery operations, participate in disaster recovery drills, and ensure recovery plans are documented.

• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of MQ configurations, permissions, and troubleshooting steps; ensure all changes comply with IT policies and industry regulations.

• Resource Monitoring & Capacity Support: Track usage of MQ resources, monitor system capacity, and identify when adjustments are needed to meet operational needs.

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

Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance is required.

• Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship.

• This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule.

• Requires presence on-site five days per week in Annapolis Junction, MD.

• This individual must be able to accommodate a rotational on-call schedule as needed.

• 7 or more years of experience in a MQ Administrator role or in a related field

• Experience with WebSphere

Preferred:

• IBM System Admin for MQ certification

Patriot, LLC is committed to a drug-free workplace. As such, the Company conducts pre-employment, reasonable cause, random and contract-mandated testing in accordance with federal and state law.

Patriot, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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About Patriot LLC:

Patriot LLC (Patriot), located in Columbia, Maryland is an established, privately held government and commercial services Contractor with dedicated employees who bring relevant, responsive and adaptive solutions to our customers.

In 2014, Patriot's CEO Anthony Russo was recognized as a Circle of Excellence Smart CEO Finalist and was profiled in the November/December issue of SmartCEO magazine. The Circle of Excellence Awards program recognizes CEOs who have succeeded in taking an aspect of their businesses to a level most companies rarely achieve.

In 2013, we received the Baltimore Business Journal's award for being the largest veteran owned business based in the Baltimore area. In 2012, we received the 2012 Best in Columbia for our work in the areas of Computer Integrated Systems Design.

In 2011, we received the Best of Maryland Award. Today, with multiple government and commercial Programs, our Core Competencies have evolved in several key operational, technical and program support areas.

As a value-added partner, we provide our government and commercial customers with the quality assurance, performance-based and program management credentials required for a maximum Return on Investment (ROI), and sustainable strategic advantages, for both the short and long terms.

Lastly, as a "verified" Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and a Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Minority/Disadvantaged Business Entity (MBE/DBE), Patriot is committed to delivering the highest quality personnel, most innovative approaches wrapped in state-of-the-art solutions using the latest and most advanced technologies available.

As required by Executive Order 14042, government contractor employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. If selected, you will be required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination by November 24, 2021 or before beginning work if after November 24. Patriot will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exception from this requirement.

Company website:

Company address: 9520 Berger Road Suite 212 Columbia MD 21046