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Kafka / IBM MQ Administrator - Hybrid
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What they do
A Middleware Administrator configures and manages middleware systems. Installs and configures the middleware components according to the clients business requirements. Develops documentation and trains others. Develop plans associated with upgrades or patches. Troubleshoots technical incidents, analyzes problems.
$112,621 / year median in Texas
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Kafka / IBM MQ Administrator - Hybrid#26-09140
Plano, TX
Hybrid
Contract
Starts 11/16/2026
Ends 12/31/2027
Job Description
Genesis10 is currently seeking a Kafka / IBM MQ Administrator for a hybrid position with a Global Financial Institution located in Plano, TX or Charlotte, NC. This is a 12+ month contract opportunity.
This individual will be part of the messaging team, supporting Kafka and IBM MQ initiatives and support activities. The role involves designing, troubleshooting, and building Kafka and
MQ SSL/TLS
configurations, as well as participating in test and production environment support. A hybrid schedule with a minimum of 3 days per week onsite is required.
Responsibilities:
Support Kafka and IBM MQ initiatives and support activities design, troubleshoot, and build Kafka and
MQ SSL/TLS
configurations
Participate in test and production environment support
Requirements:
5+ years of experience in IBM MQ
3+ years of experience in Confluent Kafka Administration
Experience with installation, configuration, and upgrading of Confluent Kafka and IBM MQ
MQ clustering experience
MQ SSL/TLS
certificate experience
Hybrid schedule requirement of a minimum of 3 days per week onsite
Desired skills:
Prior Banking/Financial Institutions Experience
Prior experience supporting Kafka and/or MQ in the public cloud
Pay range: $63.68 - $71.68 per hour
Only candidates available and ready to work directly as Genesis10 employees will be considered for this position.
If you have the described qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please !
Ranked a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S. by Staffing Industry Analysts for six consecutive years, Genesis10 puts thousands of consultants and employees to work across the United States every year in contract, contract-for-hire, and permanent placement roles. With more than 300 active clients, Genesis10 provides access to many of the Fortune 100 firms and a variety of mid-market organizations across the full spectrum of industry verticals.
For contract roles, Genesis10 offers the benefits listed below. If this is a perm-placement opportunity, our recruiter can talk you through the unique benefits offered for that particular client. Benefits of Working with Genesis10:
Access to hundreds of clients, most who have been working with Genesis10 for 5-20+ years.
The opportunity to have a career-home in Genesis10; many of our consultants have been working exclusively with Genesis10 for years.
Access to an experienced, caring recruiting team (more than 7 years of experience, on average.)
Behavioral Health Platform
Medical, Dental, Vision
Health Savings Account
Voluntary Hospital Indemnity (Critical Illness & Accident)
Voluntary Term Life Insurance
401K
Sick Pay (for applicable states/municipalities)
Commuter Benefits (Dallas, NYC, SF, and Illinois)
For multiple years running, Genesis10 has been recognized as a Top Staffing Firm in the U.S., as a Best Company for Work-Life Balance, as a Best Company for Career Growth, for Diversity, and for Leadership, amongst others. To learn more and to view all our available career opportunities, please visit us at our website.
Genesis10 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Benefits
- Sick Leave
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance