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Job Details
Only Locals to OH - State of OHIO
Remote Position-
Work 8-10 hours/day, Monday Friday (JFS core hours: 7 AM 6 PM EST)
On-call rotation participation required
WebSphere and System Integration Administrator JFS-Product Specialist 5/PS5 (Middleware Administrator engineer)
We are seeking an experienced WebSphere and System Integration Administrator with expertise in WebSphere Application Server and cloud system administration across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in multi-tier, multi-platform enterprise environments, ensuring seamless system integration and performance optimization.
Technical Knowledge
- Extensive experience with WebSphere, RabbitMQ, MuleSoft, Unix/Linux administration, and networking
- Strong understanding of network architecture for application integration
- Expertise in high-availability, vertical/horizontal scaling, and disaster recovery
- Proficiency in Single Sign-On (SSO), load balancing, firewall management, and IP subnet configuration
- Familiarity with monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace) and CI/CD pipelines (Ansible, Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, Bitbucket)
- Knowledge of storage subsystems and application security best practices
- Web services, data integration techniques, and API transformation (JSON/SOAP)
Technical Administration & Integration
- Perform WebSphere upgrades, patches, and security fixes
- Set up and administer RabbitMQ and MuleSoft platforms
- Manage OpenShift clusters, security, automation, and CI/CD pipelines
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions
- Collaborate with developers to design and maintain production environments
- Install, configure, and deploy WebSphere servers on AIX/Linux
- Work with web servers (Apache, IBM HTTP Server, IIS) and SSL security
Technical Leadership & Consulting
- Provide guidance and technical consultation for IT teams
- Lead discussions on emerging technologies and enterprise implementation strategies
- Advise on API security and policy management
- Conduct technical audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis
- Champion best practices, automation solutions, and quality standards
Cloud Management & Deployment
- Working knowledge of Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
- Deploy and manage applications in on-prem and cloud environments
- Recommend infrastructure solutions with cloud vendors
- Experience with containers, microservices, and Kubernetes