Technical Specialist Advisory – IBM MQ

Requisition ID: 239550

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

We are looking for an experienced IBM MQ Administrator with deep expertise in IBM MQ 9.x and Replicated Data Queue Manager (RDQM) to support and enhance our enterprise messaging infrastructure. This role is critical to ensuring high availability, reliability, and performance of messaging systems that underpin core banking applications.

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM MQ 9.x across distributed environments (Linux/Unix).
• Manage queue managers, queues, topics, channels, and MQ object security.
• Monitor and tune MQ performance, availability, and throughput.
• Implement and maintain MQ clustering and multi-instance queue managers.
• Maintain RDQM clusters, quorum devices, and replication health.
• Conduct failover testing and DR drills to validate RDQM resilience.
• Troubleshoot RDQM-related issues and coordinate with IBM support when needed.
• Analyze and resolve complex MQ issues across production and non-production environments.
• Implement TLS encryption, SSL certificates, and secure authentication mechanisms.
• Ensure MQ configurations comply with internal security policies and regulatory standards.
• Support internal and external audits with detailed documentation and evidence.
• Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Bash, Python) for MQ operations and monitoring.
• Automate MQ provisioning and configuration using tools like Ansible.
• Work closely with application teams to support messaging requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior MQ administrators and middleware engineers.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We’d love to work with you if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in IBM MQ administration.
• Proven expertise in IBM MQ 9.x and RDQM in high-availability environments.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting.
• Nice to have experience managing Ansible Automation Platform
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry is highly preferred.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• IBM Certified Administrator is preferred

What’s in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship – We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.
• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations – We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.
• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance.
• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.
• Dynamic Ecosystem – Free tea & coffee, universal washrooms, and lots of space for team collaboration.
• Community Engagement – No matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs.

Location(s): Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: “for every future”, we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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