Middleware Administrator - Websphere MQ

Do you want to be part of the exciting Enterprise Middleware team? Are you a problem solver who enjoys complex trouble shooting, is excited by difficult challenges and possesses good interpersonal skills to effectively interface between technical and operations teams?

Do you think big and grow, accelerate impact, and lead change? If so, Guardian is seeking a Middleware Administrator to manage our critical MQ platform.

This position must report to our office in Holmdel, NJ, New York, NY or Bethlehem, PA.

You are

A self-starter who is fueled by collaboration, able to transform conceptual thinking into executable insights who thrives in partnering across the company with software developers and internal and external customers, able to work independently and as team.

You have

• 10+ years of experience
• At least 3 years of experience in administering IBM MQ (formerly WebSphere MQ) on Linux and Windows platforms
• Experience in scripting languages such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Perl
• Experience in using monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as Splunk, AppDynamics
• Working knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS and exposure to Dev / Ops
• Exposure and working knowledge of AWS managed services like REDIS, SNS / SQS
• Knowledge of WebSphere Network deployment on Linux, AIX, Windows
• An aptitude for Tomcat, Jboss and IIS
• The ability to accelerate impact, lead change and work under minimal supervision
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to learn new technologies and adapt to changing requirements

You will

• Lead the implementation, Support of IBM MQ implemented on distributed platform
• Provide on-call support on rotation basis
• Contribute to AWS cloud migration projects
• Work with on-site and offshore teams
• Provide hands-on technical solutions to business challenges & translates them into process / technical solutions
• Develop advanced technological ideas and guides development into a final product
• Design, development, and delivery of MQ implementations
• Learn and work on REDIS, SNS, SQS Messaging platform
• Middleware technologies scope of patching / upgrade work including WebSphere application server, JBoss EAP and Tomcat, Apigee, WebSphere
• Work with development teams to create / Configure new middleware instances required by the project, including web Servers, Application Servers

Location

Holmdel, NJ, New York (Hudson Yards) or Bethlehem, PA with work from home flexibility.

Salary Range

$82,660.00 - $135,805.00

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate.

In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you'll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals. Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian's Purpose - to inspire well-being - we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of high deductible / copay medical plans* with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts
• Critical illness insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage
• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age / service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable
• Complimentary 1 : 1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative

Time Off and Remote Work

• Flexible work arrangements (part in-person / part remote)
• Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement
• Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days
• Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies

Emotional Well-being and Work-Life

• Emotional well-being, mental health, and work / life resources powered by Spring Health
• Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement
• Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons
• Adoption assistance
• College planning
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan assistance
• Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups :

• Employee Resource Groups :
• Colleague Connection Committees
• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID
• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and / or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact redacted .