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Title: WebSphere Administrator- Middleware Integration Expert

Location: Marlborough, MA

Duration: 12 Months+

Responsibilities:

• Provide WebSphere SOA (WAS, WMQ, IIB, DataPower, WSRR, etc.) Administration on AIX and Linux platforms in a multi-vendor environment, while working closely with Application Development, Database, Server and Networking Teams.
• Create and automate software installation, server management, and configuration management for WebSphere SOA, using python, ruby, ant, perl and shell scripts.
• Work with Configuration Management System tools like UrbanCode, Puppet, Chef, or Ansible.
• Support Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery using (github/RTC), Jenkins, Maven.
• Develop technical designs and policy/procedure documentation as assigned.
• Analyzes and resolves problems associated with WAS, WebSphere MQ, IIB, DataPower, WSRR and FTE server and agent software.
• Ensures the consistency and integrity of Middleware systems.
• Implement controls and security to comply with security standards.
• Investigate use of available software used to analyze problems and procedures to perform fine tuning to maximize production.
• Analyze and recommend alternative solutions for system enhancements and problem resolution projects.
• Interact directly with internal customers or external service provider to negotiate solutions and implementation specifics.
• Provide 24/7 on call support on a rotating basis.
• Perform Middleware Configuration backup and restores.
• Manage and lead hardware and software migration and upgrade efforts of varying size and complexity.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with any one Configuration management tool like CHEF, Puppet, salt, Ansible etc
• Experience with any one Continuous Integration technologies like Urban Code, Jenkins, etc.
• 3 years of software development experience in Java, python, perl, xml etc.
• 5-7 years of prior experience as a Middleware Administrator with WebSphere MQ, Broker, DataPower and WSRR experience.
• Strong experience in administration and support of IBM WebSphere SOA product family - WebSphere Message Broker, DataPower, WSRR and WebSphere MQ.
• Troubleshoot Integration and infrastructure issues. Integrate simple to moderately complex MQ, Message Broker, DataPower, Java/JEE, WebServices applications into DEV, QA and Production environments.
• Experience working with UDDI and Registry tools WSRR.
• Should be able to work collaboratively with other Infrastructure and Development groups to build, maintain the product roadmap
• Must have hands on experience with XML, XPATH and XSLT Transformations, SOAP Validations XML schema
• Must have working experience with web service security using LDAP, SiteMinder and DataPower
• Must be familiar with Data Power Load Balancer, SSL and HTTP protocols
• AIX, Linux and Shell programming expertise.
• Basic understanding of firewall and networking concepts
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to adapt to changing business needs. Strong follow up skills and problem solving ability a must.
• Must have strong analytical and interpersonal skills, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• The following technical skills are a plus: DB2, Oracle DB, Tomcat, Apache, LDAP, Tivoli Monitoring,

Work Experience:

• 7-10+ of related work experience.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Information Technology or equivalent work experience
• Evidence of continuous learning (e.g. MBA, relative certifications)