Senior Middleware/WebSphere Administrator - Remote / Telecommute

Job Location: Richmond, VA

Job Type: Contract

Job Overview:

Requirement/Must Have:

• Strong understanding of Java.
• Proficiency in Unix/Linux environments.
• Hands-on experience with WebSphere Application Server.
• Proficiency in Python and Jython scripting.
• Experience with Ansible automation.
• Knowledge of AWS cloud services and infrastructure.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to support production environments and participate in on-call rotations.

Experience:

• Experience administering middleware and application server environments.
• Experience with application deployment and configuration management.
• Experience supporting infrastructure and application testing activities.
• Experience managing SSL certificates and security configurations.
• Experience developing automation scripts using Python, Jython, Shell scripting, and Ansible.
• Experience working in enterprise production support environments.

Responsibilities:

• Administer and support middleware products including WebSphere Application Server and web servers.
• Perform application deployments and configuration management activities.
• Support application and infrastructure testing processes.
• Manage certificates and security-related configurations.
• Monitor middleware environments and troubleshoot operational issues.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python, Jython, Shell scripting, and Ansible.
• Support AWS-based infrastructure and middleware deployments.
• Participate in on-call support rotations and incident resolution activities.
• Maintain system documentation, procedures, and operational standards.
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to support business applications.

Should Have:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in remote environments.
• Strong analytical and debugging capabilities.
• Experience improving operational efficiency through automation.

Skills:

• WebSphere Application Server.
• Middleware Administration.
• Unix/Linux Administration.
• Java.
• Python.
• Jython.
• Shell Scripting.
• Ansible.
• AWS.
• Application Deployment.
• Certificate Management.
• Infrastructure Support.
• Automation Development.
• Production Support.

Qualification and Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field preferred.
• Relevant middleware, cloud, or system administration certifications preferred.