IT Infrastructure Engineer

CTG is seeking to fill an IT Infrastructure Engineer position for our client.

Location: Manhattan, NY
Duration: Client Permanent Placement

Duties:

• Install, configure, maintain, and support enterprise middleware and IT infrastructure supporting critical applications.
• Administer IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional and WebSphere Liberty environments on Linux/UNIX platforms.
• Manage WebSphere Liberty configurations, including server.xml, bootstrap.properties, and jvm.options.
• Administer and support associated middleware technologies, including IBM MQ, IBM HTTP Server, IBM WebSphere Message Broker, Oracle WebLogic, and Cognos.
• Perform middleware application upgrades, patches, deployments, and configuration changes.
• Use Ansible for infrastructure administration, automation, configuration management, and application deployments.
• Support Git-based source control and configuration management, as well as CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or CloudBees.
• Apply Configuration as Code and DevOps methodologies to infrastructure management.
• Troubleshoot Java application and middleware errors and perform detailed root cause analysis.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve complex infrastructure issues in a large-scale enterprise environment.
• Document technical issues, symptoms, resolutions, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and technical teams while independently managing priorities and deadlines.
• Provide production support and participate in after-hours, night, weekend, and 24x7 support as required.

Skills:

• Strong IBM WebSphere administration skills, including WebSphere Traditional and WebSphere Liberty.
• Linux/UNIX administration and enterprise infrastructure support.
• IBM MQ and related middleware technologies.
• Ansible automation and configuration management.
• Git and CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or CloudBees.
• Configuration as Code and DevOps methodologies.
• Java troubleshooting and debugging.
• Relational database concepts and SQL.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication, documentation, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn new applications and technologies quickly and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in middleware administration, preferably with IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional and WebSphere Liberty.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide, large-scale IT environments.
• Experience performing infrastructure upgrades, patching, application deployments, and production support.
• Experience with automation, configuration management, and DevOps practices.
• Experience troubleshooting complex middleware and Java application issues.
• Experience working collaboratively with technical teams while independently prioritizing work and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to provide 24x7 production support, including nights and weekends as required.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field and four years of relevant full-time experience in datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, or complex IT infrastructure engineering; or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and eight years of relevant full-time experience; or
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:
To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $135,000.00 to $145,000.00 annually. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients' digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years' experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what's next-working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you'll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit ;br>
CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.