IBM WebSphere System Administrator

About the role

We are seeking an IBM WebSphere System Administrator to provide hands-on middleware administration and automation support for critical enterprise applications. This role centers on IBM WebSphere Network Deployment (ND) and WebSphere Liberty, with a strong emphasis on UNIX/Linux operations, scripting, and automation. Location: Remote. Contract position.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support IBM WebSphere Application Server environments that run critical enterprise applications
• Install, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize WebSphere environments, including WebSphere ND and Liberty
• Support WebSphere components including HTTP servers, application servers, Java, and plug-ins
• Execute troubleshooting across failover, disaster recovery, security configuration, certificate management, performance tuning, and connectivity issues
• Develop, implement, and maintain automation using Ansible, Python/Jython, and Shell scripting
• Identify and deliver automation opportunities that improve operational efficiency and reliability
• Partner with development, operations, security, and other technical teams to design and implement automation solutions
• Support CI/CD processes and automation frameworks using GitLab
• Troubleshoot complex issues involving WebSphere and connected technologies
• Support integrations and connectivity between WebSphere and IBM MQ, file transfer systems, and Oracle/SQL databases
• Document automation processes, procedures, configurations, and best practices
• Participate in change management processes and implement changes in accordance with established procedures
• Mentor team members, conduct code reviews, and share technical knowledge across the team
• Continuously improve automation frameworks for scalability, reliability, maintainability, and performance
• Communicate technical issues and solutions clearly to technical and business stakeholders

Requirements

• Hands-on administration of IBM WebSphere Application Server, including strong expertise in WebSphere ND and/or Liberty
• Experience with WebSphere Application Server 8.5.5 and 9.x ND editions
• UNIX/Linux administration skills
• Scripting experience with Shell scripting and Python/Jython
• Hands-on experience with Ansible automation
• Experience with GitLab and CI/CD environments
• Knowledge of WebSphere HTTP, Application Server, Java, and plug-in components
• Experience with WebSphere troubleshooting, installation, configuration, failover, disaster recovery, security configuration, certificate management, and performance tuning
• Experience supporting enterprise middleware integrations including MQ, file transfer, and database connectivity
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including the ability to remain calm and methodical during incidents
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with customers, technical partners, and cross-functional teams
• Ability to articulate technical issues and business impact to non-technical stakeholders
• Familiarity with enterprise change management processes

Qualifications

• Experience with WebSphere Liberty in addition to traditional WebSphere ND environments
• Experience with WebSphere MORE
• Experience with XL Deploy or similar deployment/automation tools
• Familiarity with AWS
• Experience with Terraform
• Experience developing and maintaining enterprise automation frameworks
• Experience mentoring other engineers and conducting code reviews
• Experience working in environments with formal incident, change, and release management processes

Pay

Hourly Pay Range: $55-$85