WebSphere Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

A large public-sector organization is seeking an experienced WebSphere Administrator to support the production maintenance and phased implementation of enterprise HR, benefits, payroll, and timekeeping systems.

This is a hands-on technical position responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting middleware infrastructure, including IBM WebSphere, IBM MQ, and Cognos. The WebSphere Administrator will work with multiple technical teams to support critical enterprise applications and ensure the reliability, performance, and security of the middleware environment.

• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional and WebSphere Liberty environments.

• Manage WebSphere Liberty configurations, including server.xml, bootstrap.properties, and jvm.options.

• Administer and support related middleware technologies, including IBM MQ, IBM Server, WebSphere Message Broker, Oracle WebLogic, and Cognos.

• Perform middleware upgrades, patches, application deployments, and production maintenance.

• Use Ansible to automate middleware administration, configuration management, and application deployments.

• Support source control and configuration management processes using Git.

• Work with Jenkins, CloudBees, or similar CI/CD tools.

• Investigate Java errors, production incidents, and application performance issues.

• Conduct detailed root cause analyses and document findings and resolutions.

• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, database, security, and project teams.

• Prioritize assignments, manage deadlines, and provide accurate status updates.

• Participate in after-hours, weekend, and 24/7 production support when required.

• At least five years of middleware administration experience.

• Strong hands-on experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional and WebSphere Liberty.

• Experience supporting WebSphere environments on Linux or UNIX platforms.

• Experience configuring and troubleshooting WebSphere Liberty servers.

• Working knowledge of IBM MQ and related middleware technologies.

• Experience with Git and Ansible.

• Ability to troubleshoot Java errors and complex production issues.

• Understanding of relational database concepts and SQL.

• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.

• Strong analytical, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across technical teams.

• Experience with Jenkins, CloudBees, or comparable CI/CD platforms.

• Knowledge of Configuration as Code and DevOps practices.

• Experience with IBM Server, WebSphere Message Broker, Oracle WebLogic, or Cognos.

• Experience supporting mission-critical enterprise applications.

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, plus four years of relevant experience in data center, cloud, or complex IT infrastructure engineering.

• Bachelor's degree in another discipline, plus eight years of relevant experience.

• An equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.