Websphere MQ Specialist

- Create MQ connections with the use of IBM WebSphere MQSeries.
- Maintain existing connections.
- Guarantee the continuity of the MQ infrastructure.
- Draw up designs according the architectural guidelines.
- Perform system testing and implement corrective actions on findings.
- Participate as a Subject Matter Expert in projects.
- Perform impact analyses.
- Execute the ITIL processes.
- Perform configuration management and maintain the configuration database.
- Solve incidents and problems related to the MQ infrastructure.
- Consult with project leaders.
- Maintain documentation.
- Perform key management.
- Prepared to participate in a stand by schedule outside office hours once every three weeks.

Skills:

- Common knowledge of automation.
- Extensive knowledge of WebSphere MQ and MQ Clustering.
- Knowledge of WebSphere Message Broker.
- Knowledge of at least the following operating systems: AIX, Linux, Solaris and Windows.
- Knowledge of z/OS is an advantage.
- Knowledge of networking components, security and security aspects like SSL and certificates.
- Good knowledge of English (and preferably Dutch) and good knowledge of Unix Scripting.
- Knowledge of MQ FTE is a pre.
- Demonstrable experience within a comparable function.
- ITIL usage and process support.
- Experience within a complex maintenance organization.