Middleware MQ Admin - Data centre migration - Irving TX / Iselin NJ / Charlotte NC

Middleware MQ Admin + Data centre migration 
Location – Irving TX / Iselin NJ / Charlotte NC
Contract
 
About this Role
Responsible for end to end migration of IBM MQ Queue Managers from Heritage data centers to Next Generation Data Center (NGDC). 

Planning & Assessment
Intake and assessment of middleware inventory, configurations, versions, and dependencies
Define migration approach, wave sequencing, risks, and rollback strategies
Identify application, HA/DR, and environment specific dependencies

Design & Configuration
Design and configure middleware components per enterprise and BFS build standards
Perform IBM MQ design and configuration (Queue Managers, channels, listeners, HA/DR)
Support load balancer integration and configuration for middleware traffic
Configure security artifacts including SSL/TLS certificates and access controls
Enable automation and observability integrations (IR360, OTEL, Instana or equivalent)

Migration Execution
Execute middleware migrations from Heritage → NGDC using approved approaches
Monitor migration jobs, remediate failures, and validate configuration/object synchronization
Ensure service continuity, message/data integrity, and minimal downtime

Cutover & Validation
Support production and pre production cutover activities and HA/DR failover drills
Perform post migration health checks (service status, queue depth, connectivity, performance)
Validate application connectivity and obtain functional sign off from stakeholders

Post Migration & Decommissioning
Update CMDB, compliance, and operational documentation
Deliver build scripts, migration reports, and execution metrics
Close Jira stories and ServiceNow change/incidents
Support legacy middleware decommissioning and handover to steady state teams

Required Qualifications:
IBM MQ (Design, Configuration, HA/DR, Security)
Java / J2EE fundamentals (middleware integration and troubleshooting)
Load Balancer design and configuration (F5 or equivalent)
Middleware design, build, and configuration in enterprise environments
Datacenter Migration / DC Exit / DC Refresh programs
Security (SSL/TLS, certificates), observability, and monitoring
ServiceNow, Jira, CMDB processes
Experience in regulated BFS environments
4–8+ years of experience in enterprise middleware support, build, and datacenter migration programs.
Strong understanding of middleware architecture, design, and configuration in large scale enterprise environments.
Proven ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve middleware issues during migration, cutover, and post migration phases.
Extensive hands on experience with:
IBM MQ (Queue Managers, queues, channels, listeners, HA/DR, security)
Java / J2EE fundamentals for middleware integration and issue analysis
Load Balancers (F5 or equivalent) – design, configuration, and traffic routing
SSL/TLS certificates, keystores, and enterprise security standards
Strong understanding of HA/DR concepts, failover testing, and production cutover practices.
Experience working in regulated BFS environments with strict governance and compliance requirements.
Hands on experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and CMDB updates during migration programs.
Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (IR360, OTEL, Instana or equivalent) is a plus.
Automation or scripting exposure (Shell, Python, Ansible) is a plus.
Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.