WebSphere Application Server administrator
Location : Fully Remote (Columbus OH)
Experience Required : 10+ Years
Systems SME with deep expertise in WebSphere Application Server administration , cloud systems (Azure, AWS, GCP) , and containerized application platforms on Linux / AIX . The ideal candidate will have experience supporting complex multi-tier, multi-platform enterprise environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for enterprise systems and WebSphere administration.
- Perform upgrades, patching, and security hardening on WebSphere servers.
- Monitor and optimize application and system performance.
- Configure and deploy WebSphere on AIX / Linux platforms.
- Write and deploy shell scripts to automate administrative tasks.
- Manage SSL certificates, application security, and troubleshoot integration issues.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement enterprise solutions.
- Manage containerized deployments (Docker / Podman / Kubernetes / OpenShift).
- Support cloud infrastructure on Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Participate in on-call support rotation and respond to infrastructure alerts.
- Work with CI / CD pipelines (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Nexus) and version control systems (Git, SVN).
Required Skills & Experience
10+ years of experience with WebSphere Application Server administration.Strong hands-on with Unix / Linux / Windows OS system administration.8+ years managing MuleSoft, RabbitMQ, Docker / Podman, Prometheus, Azure CI / CD .Expertise deploying Containers, Microservices, and Kubernetes in on-prem and cloud environments.Strong knowledge of networking, firewalls, load balancing, SSO, IP subnets .Experience with monitoring tools : Splunk, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor.Proficiency in Azure pipelines and infrastructure-as-code deployments.Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and root cause analysis skills.Experience in high-availability , disaster recovery , and enterprise scaling strategies.Desired / Nice-to-Have Skills
Certifications : WebSphere, AIX / Unix / Linux, Azure / AWS, Docker, RedHat OpenShift .Knowledge of Python, PowerShell, JavaScript scripting.Experience with Azure Repos and Azure DevOps .Exposure to Salesforce and SaaS cloud integrations .eye