Role:Mq and Datapower administrator

Closing Date: 10 AM 11thOct 2017

Contract Start Date:Nov 2017

Contract Duration/End Date:30 June 2018+ two one year extensions

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Services/Work Required

The services will include and not be limited to:

  • Managing one or more integration platform products which include:
  • IBM MQ, MQ Appliances
  • DataPower appliances
  • Managing the configuration and tuning of one or more integration products which include
  • IBM MQ, MQ Appliances
  • DataPower appliances
  • Representing the Section as a Subject Matter Expert providing expert knowledge, advice and assistance relating to middleware integration, to other teams;
  • Managing the integration platform environments by applying process orchestration methodologies and automation tooling to maintain system health where appropriate;
  • Assisting with the BAU support of middleware integration including:
  • Incident and problem resolution;
  • System upgrades, patching and installations;
  • System security;
  • Assessing and commenting on Architectural and Design documentation as required;
  • Providing strategic guidance, leadership to team members including developing, coaching and mentorship of junior or less experienced staff;
  • Be a part of an after-hours on-call roster providing 24x7 support for production platforms.

Selection Criteria

Mandatory/Essential Criteria:

  • Demonstrated experience in design, build, monitor, support - MQ/MQ Appliances/DataPower;
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience as a Unix/Linux/integration system engineer;
  • Demonstrated highly developed analytical, fault diagnosis and problem-solving skills;
  • Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering projects;
  • Strong documentation skills, including documenting standard operating procedures and build and configuration guides;
  • Ability to work as a productive, diligent and supportive member of a small team as well as the ability to work independently, including proven ability to develop and maintain productive working relationships and work under pressure to meet deadlines and maintain services;
  • Specified Personnel must hold a current Australian Government Security Clearance (AGSVA) or be willing to undergo and obtain an AGSVA clearance (Baseline clearance as a minimum);
  • Specified Personnel must be willing to undergo and obtain an Employment Suitability Clearance (ESC);

Desirable Criteria:

  • Demonstrated experience in MQ queue manager fleet support, configuration and administration;
  • Investigation/resolution of service problems related to the IBM MQ and DataPower systems integration space;
  • Industry recognised certification in relevant competency areas;
  • Ability to mentor and develop other team members.

Required Information for Application

If you are interested in proceeding with an application, we would need the following information from you:

  1. Your latest resume tailored for the role
  2. 1 or 2 pager suitability overviews highlighting your experience against the selection criteria:
  3. Your Citizenship status
  4. If you hold any current Security Clearances
  • Please send us through an email or document certifying this clearance validity OR
  • If you do not have the above proof, please provide us your full name, date of birth and place of birth so we will be able to verify your clearance
  1. Your definite availability date: - i.e. the soonest, definite date you can commence in the position;
  2. What hourly super inclusive rate you would like to be put forward at?
  • Will you be contracting through your own company or PAYG?
  • Will this rate be inclusive of payroll tax?
  • Note: (Peoplebank charges 1.5% to cover all required insurances which includes contractor Benefits program, more information can be found at:
  1. The names, contact details and designations of two referees (these are required by the client at time of submission)
  2. Please confirm the following:

“I (Name) confirm that I want to be represented exclusively by Softtestpays for the Contract position of MessageQueue/DataPower Administrator with DIBP – RFQ 0691.”

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Other Requirements / Australian Citizenship is mandatory and eligible to obtain baseline clearance and ESC pack clearance
Public Service history and redundancy date if applicable

RESUME

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