Senior WebSphere Middleware Administrator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Connecticut.

📋 Description

• Oversee and provide support for IBM WebSphere Application Server, IBM HTTP Server, and WebSphere Portal environments, including the configuration of cells, nodes, clusters, and application servers.

• Assist with WebSphere Liberty environments as needed.

• Provide support for Apache, Tomcat, and IIS platforms when required.

• Execute security remediation, manage vulnerabilities, carry out patching, apply fix packs, conduct upgrades, and validate compliance.

• Handle SSL/TLS certificates, keystores, truststores, LDAP, Kerberos, Active Directory integration, SSO, and LTPA security management.

• Administer Linux and Windows servers that support middleware environments.

• Design, develop, and maintain automation solutions utilizing Shell, Python, and JACL/wsadmin scripting.

• Automate deployment processes, configuration updates, certificate management, reporting, and system health assessments.

• Support CI/CD deployment methodologies and enterprise automation tools.

• Conduct performance monitoring, JVM tuning, thread dump and heap dump analysis, troubleshooting efforts, and root cause investigations.

• Execute change management, incident management, and service restoration procedures.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation, procedures, audit evidence, and compliance records.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS degree with 6-8 years of relevant experience, or a comparable combination of education and experience.

• Minimum of 6 years in middleware administration, primarily within enterprise WebSphere environments.

• Proven experience in security remediation, vulnerability management, and ensuring audit compliance.

• Demonstrated ability in developing automation solutions that enhance operational efficiency and minimize manual tasks.

• Must be a US Citizen capable of obtaining a government security clearance.

• Proficient in WebSphere Application Server, IBM HTTP Server, and WebSphere Portal.

• Experience with wsadmin scripting (JACL and Jython), Shell, Python, XML, HTML, Awk, Sed, Curl.

• Administration experience with Linux (RHEL, SUSE), AIX, and Windows Server.

• Knowledge of SSL/TLS, LDAP, Active Directory, Kerberos, SSO, LTPA, and security hardening practices.

• Familiarity with REST API integration, task scheduling, and operational scripting.

• Experience with IBM DB2 and configuring database connectivity/data sources.

• Skills in JVM tuning, monitoring, and performance analysis.

• Working knowledge of Apache, Tomcat, and IIS.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance options.

• Retirement plan with company matching.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work schedule and remote work options.

• Paid time off and holidays.