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Role: IBM MQ Streams Admin/Specialist
Location: Burlington, NC-Remote
Duration: 12 Months

Job Description:
We are seeking a seasoned Messaging Expert with a strong track record in Kafka/MQ/IBM Streams technology. In this role, you will leverage your hands-on production experience and deep understanding of the Kafka architecture to ensure the smooth operation of our messaging infrastructure. Your expertise in Kafka's architectural components, such as brokers, Zookeeper, producers/consumers, Kafka Connect, IBM Streams, and your experience with Message Oriented Middleware and Event Driven Architecture will be crucial to the success of our projects.

Responsibilities:
• Provide IT security and automation expertise, establishing baseline security standards and policies.
• Utilize technical and business knowledge to design and implement enterprise-level Message Oriented Middleware and Event Driven Architecture solutions.
• Implement and maintain IBM Event Streams, Apache Kafka, IBM WebSphere MQ, Red Hat Ansible, and Red Hat OpenShift technologies.
• Ensure the security and stability of the messaging infrastructure by implementing industry best practices and staying updated with the latest security trends and vulnerabilities.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and provide technical guidance on messaging solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to Kafka, MQ, and IBM Streams, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Stay up to date with the latest advancements in messaging technologies and recommend improvements or enhancements to optimize system performance.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous learning.

Requirements:
• 7-10 years of experience with enterprise-level implementation of Message Oriented Middleware, Event Driven Architecture, and Infrastructure as Code.
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM Event Streams, Apache Kafka, IBM WebSphere MQ, Red Hat Ansible, and Red Hat OpenShift.
• In-depth understanding of Kafka architecture and internals, including brokers, Zookeeper, producers/consumers, Kafka Connect, and IBM Streams.
• Experience implementing IBM Event Streams on the IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (CP4I) platform is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to provide IT security expertise and establish baseline security standards and policies.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Continuous learning mindset, staying updated with the latest messaging technologies and industry best practices.
• If you are a highly skilled Messaging Expert with expertise in Kafka, MQ, and IBM Streams, and a passion for implementing secure and scalable messaging solutions, we would love to have you join our team.