WebSphere Administrator

We are seeking an experienced WebSphere Administrator to support production maintenance and implementation of critical government HR/Payroll systems.
Key Responsibilities:
•  Administer IBM WebSphere tWAS & Liberty on Linux/UNIX, including server.xml, bootstrap.properties, and jvm.options. 
•  Install, configure, upgrade, patch, and troubleshoot middleware and applications. 
•  Support IBM MQ, IBM HTTP Server, WebSphere Message Broker, WebLogic, and Cognos. 
•  Use Git and Ansible for source control, automation, configuration management, and application deployments. 
•  Support Jenkins/CloudBees, CI/CD, DevOps, and Configuration-as-Code environments. 
•  Troubleshoot Java/application issues, SQL/database issues, and perform Root Cause Analysis. 
•  Support large-scale enterprise environments and provide 24x7 production support, including nights/weekends as required. 
•  Work independently, prioritize tasks, document solutions, and communicate effectively with technical teams.

Required Qualifications:
• 5+ years of Middleware Administration experience. 
•  Strong experience with WebSphere tWAS & Liberty and Linux/UNIX. 
•  Experience with Git, Ansible, middleware upgrades, and production troubleshooting. 
•  Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field + 4 years relevant experience; OR Bachelor’s degree + 8 years relevant experience; OR equivalent education/experience in datacenter, cloud, or complex IT infrastructure engineering/operations.

Preferred: Jenkins/CloudBees, DevOps, Configuration-as-Code, IBM MQ, WebLogic, Cognos, and related middleware experience.