M

MQ Administrator - Secret Clearance Required

Maximus

Annapolis Junction, MD
1 month ago
$90,000 - $110,000

Job Description

Maximus is seeking an experienced MQ Administrator to support a federal client in mission-critical defense systems. In this role, you will ensure secure, reliable message flow across applications by managing IBM MQ environments, while contributing to the protection of our nation's critical infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor MQ systems for uptime and performance
  • Manage security access and permissions for MQ users
  • Provide first-line troubleshooting for MQ-related issues
  • Schedule and apply routine updates and patches
  • Manage backup and recovery operations
  • Maintain accurate records of MQ configurations and compliance

Required Qualifications

  • Active Secret clearance
  • U.S. citizenship (no dual citizenship)
  • 7+ years of experience in an MQ Administrator role or related field
  • Experience with WebSphere
  • Ability to accommodate a rotational on-call schedule

Benefits & Perks

Health insuranceLife and disability insuranceRetirement savings planPaid holidaysPaid time off