MQ Administrator - Secret Clearance Required
Company: Maximus
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: July 18, 2025
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Job Description:
General information Job Posting Title MQ Administrator Date
Thursday, June 5, 2025 City Colorado Springs State CO Country
United States Working time Full-time Description & Requirements
Maximus 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. This position is
on-site and requires an active secret clearance. Maximus TCS
(Technology and Consulting Services) Internal Job Profile Code:
TCS219, T3, Band 6 Job-Specific Duties and 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. - 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. Job-Specific Minimum 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. - 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 - Additional
tasks to be assigned as needed. APPCASTDTO techjobs clearance
veteransPage Minimum Requirements TCS219, T3, Band 6 EEO Statement
Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified
applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age,
national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information
and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency
Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not
limited to job location, a candidate's education, training,
experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel
(if any), external market and internal value analysis including
seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.
Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation
package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives
as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides
a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance
coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan,
paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ
based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties
and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will
not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with
regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all
instances. Minimum Salary $ 90,000.00 Maximum Salary $
120,000.00
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