WebSphere Administrator

NYC IT, Inc.

$135K — $145K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of Middleware Administration experience
  • Strong experience with WebSphere tWAS & Liberty and Linux/UNIX
  • Experience with Git, Ansible, middleware upgrades, and production troubleshooting
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field + 4 years experience; OR Bachelor's degree + 8 years experience; OR equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

  • Administer IBM WebSphere tWAS & Liberty on Linux/UNIX including server configurations.
  • Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot middleware applications.
  • Support IBM MQ, IBM HTTP Server, WebSphere Message Broker, WebLogic, and Cognos.
  • Utilize Git and Ansible for source control and configuration management.
  • Support Jenkins/CloudBees, CI/CD, DevOps, and Configuration-as-Code environments.
  • Troubleshoot Java/application and SQL/database issues; conduct Root Cause Analysis.
  • Provide 24x7 production support and manage high-pressure tasks effectively.

Benefits

  • Additional benefits through District Council 37 - Local 2627
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Deferred Compensation Plans: 457, 401(k), and Roth IRA
  • Pension plan
  • Health insurance
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • Additional benefits through District Council 37 - Local 2627
  • Vision coverage
  • Dental coverage
  • Prescription drug coverage
  • Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Pre-tax commuter benefits
  • Deferred Compensation Plans: 457, 401(k), and Roth IRA
  • Pension plan
  • Health insurance


We are seeking an experienced WebSphere Administrator to support production maintenance and implementation of critical government HR/Payroll systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer IBM WebSphere tWAS & Liberty on Linux/UNIX, including server.xml, bootstrap.properties, and jvm.options.
  • Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot middleware and applications.
  • Support IBM MQ, IBM HTTP Server, WebSphere Message Broker, WebLogic, and Cognos.
  • Use Git and Ansible for source control, automation, configuration management, and application deployments.
  • Support Jenkins/CloudBees, CI/CD, DevOps, and Configuration-as-Code environments.
  • Troubleshoot Java/application issues, SQL/database issues, and perform Root Cause Analysis.
  • Support large-scale enterprise environments and provide 24x7 production support, including nights/weekends as required.
  • Work independently, prioritize tasks, document solutions, and communicate effectively with technical teams.

Required Qualifications:

  • 5+ years of Middleware Administration experience.
  • Strong experience with WebSphere tWAS & Liberty and Linux/UNIX.
  • Experience with Git, Ansible, middleware upgrades, and production troubleshooting.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field + 4 years relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree + 8 years relevant experience; OR equivalent education/experience in datacenter, cloud, or complex IT infrastructure engineering/operations.

Preferred: Jenkins/CloudBees, DevOps, Configuration-as-Code, IBM MQ, WebLogic, Cognos, and related middleware experience.

Compensation: $135,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

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