Websphere Administrator

Seeking a Websphere Administrator to implement, maintain and troubleshoot Websphere Application Server, Portal Server, and WCM.

Minimum 3 years experience required in installing, upgrading, and maintaining WAS, Portal, and Unix/Linux systems.  The candidate must have DB2 and SQL database Administration experience.

MS Windows Server, Apache/Tomcat, and MS IIS skills a plus.

Must have good communication and documentation skills.

The candidate is able to work in a team environment, work independently and proactively as needed to identify problems and find solutions.



Qualifications: Over three (3) years as a full-time WebSphere Administrator/Senior Engineer. Expert knowledge and experience with Websphere Application server, Websphere Portal software and Websphere Content Manager including installation, configuration, architecture, software upgrades, application deployment and upgrades, and best practices, in a stand-alone and clustered environment. Ability to recommend best practices for Websphere Infrastructure, architecture and standards, including support for business continuity and disaster recovery. DBA experience (DB2 or MS SQL) related to application server support is required, including database connectivity, backup/restore, troubleshooting application/databases issues as well as knowledge of replication, stored procedures and triggers. Strong working knowledge of LDAP, Active Directory and related monitoring/troubleshooting utilities. Will respond to production support escalations. Manage resolution of test and production Websphere issues, including break-fix, performance tuning recommendations, and project support. Ability to work independently, with excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills. Apache/Tomcat experience, IIS experience, Java and WebSphere certifications desirable.