IBM WebMethods Administrator - Remote / Telecommute

Responsibilities:

• Own installation, configuration, upgrade, and patching of IBM webMethods components including Integration Server, Universal Messaging, Broker, Command Central, My webMethods Server (MWS), and Optimize.
• Manage and maintain multiple environments (DEV, QA, UAT, PROD) ensuring consistency and governance.
• Plan and execute platform upgrades and migrations with minimal downtime.
• Perform certificate installations and manage secure partner integrations.
• Provide L3 production support, lead incident calls, and drive root cause analysis and permanent fixes.
• Analyze logs, heap dumps, and thread dumps to resolve JVM and runtime issues.
• Coordinate with vendor support teams for critical issues and escalations.
• Monitor system health, performance metrics, and message backlogs proactively.
• Perform performance tuning, JVM optimization, and capacity planning.
• Design and maintain High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) solutions.
• Manage user access, roles, and security configurations including LDAP integration.
• Configure SSL, certificates, and secure communication channels.
• Support audit, compliance, and security reviews.
• Automate deployments, maintenance tasks, and health checks using scripting and Command Central.
• Develop and maintain operational runbooks and SOPs.
• Collaborate with development teams for deployments and environment readiness.
• Provide technical guidance to L2 and junior administrators.
• Participate in architecture discussions and integration design initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Strong hands-on experience in IBM webMethods administration.
• Experience supporting enterprise integration platforms in 247 production environments.
• Knowledge of DR, backup, recovery, and release management processes.

Skills:

• Deep understanding of Integration Server architecture and enterprise integration patterns.
• Knowledge of messaging systems and API management concepts.
• Experience with Linux/Unix and Windows environments.
• Strong expertise in JVM tuning and performance optimization.
• Working knowledge of databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• Basic networking knowledge and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage critical incidents.
• Familiarity with automation, scripting, and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to cloud or hybrid integration platforms is a plus.
• webMethods or integration platform certifications preferred.