[Remote] Websphere Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. eBusiness Solutions, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced WebSphere Administrator for their government-sector client. The role involves managing WebSphere Application Server environments, supporting cloud infrastructure, and providing technical consulting to IT management and teams.ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, and deploy WebSphere Application Server environments on AIX and LinuxPerform upgrades, patching, and security remediation activitiesMonitor system and application performance and implement corrective actionsCollaborate with development teams to design, deploy, and maintain enterprise applicationsDevelop shell scripts and automate administrative tasksConfigure and support Apache HTTP Server, IBM HTTP Server, and IIS environmentsImplement and maintain SSL security configurationsTroubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issuesParticipate in defining enterprise integration and implementation strategiesProvide architectural guidance and consultation to application development teamsAdvise on API security, policy management, and integration best practicesAnalyze application code and system behavior to support troubleshooting effortsCollaborate with middleware, infrastructure, and platform teams to deliver technical solutionsProvide senior-level consulting to IT management and technical staffDefine and document technical requirements, workflows, system interfaces, controls, and outputsEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutionsConduct design reviews, code reviews, and process improvement initiativesDevelop automated testing and stress-testing solutionsAdminister cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud PlatformDeploy, manage, and support applications hosted in cloud environmentsMonitor and support workloads running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)Design and implement containerized and microservices-based solutionsDeploy and manage Kubernetes clusters in both cloud and on-premises environmentsWork with cloud vendors and hosting providers to recommend and implement infrastructure solutionsSupport enterprise container orchestration and cloud-native application platformsSkills12+ years of overall relevant IT experience5+ years supporting Kubernetes environments, including Amazon EKS and Azure AKS5+ years of WebSphere Application Server administration5+ years administering application security products5+ years administering enterprise integration platforms5+ years working with government agencies5+ years providing senior-level technical consulting to IT management and technical teams3+ years advising IT leadership on emerging technologies and strategic solutions2+ years of cloud platform administration experienceConduct system and software auditsAnalyze business requirements and evaluate secure technology solutionsAdvanced knowledge of cloud technologies, identity and access management (IAM), and privileged access managementStrong troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving capabilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlinesExperience responding to infrastructure alerts and production incidentsExperience supporting enterprise environments with 24x7 on-call responsibilitiesAbility to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholdersCoordinate releases and deployment activities across teamsPromote best practices, quality standards, and operational excellenceParticipate in technical and functional meetings throughout the project lifecycleInstall, configure, and deploy WebSphere Application Server environments on AIX and LinuxPerform upgrades, patching, and security remediation activitiesMonitor system and application performance and implement corrective actionsCollaborate with development teams to design, deploy, and maintain enterprise applicationsDevelop shell scripts and automate administrative tasksConfigure and support Apache HTTP Server, IBM HTTP Server, and IIS environmentsImplement and maintain SSL security configurationsTroubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issuesParticipate in defining enterprise integration and implementation strategiesProvide architectural guidance and consultation to application development teamsAdvise on API security, policy management, and integration best practicesAnalyze application code and system behavior to support troubleshooting effortsCollaborate with middleware, infrastructure, and platform teams to deliver technical solutionsProvide senior-level consulting to IT management and technical staffDefine and document technical requirements, workflows, system interfaces, controls, and outputsEvaluate emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutionsConduct design reviews, code reviews, and process improvement initiativesDevelop automated testing and stress-testing solutionsAdminister cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud PlatformDeploy, manage, and support applications hosted in cloud environmentsMonitor and support workloads running on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)Design and implement containerized and microservices-based solutionsDeploy and manage Kubernetes clusters in both cloud and on-premises environmentsWork with cloud vendors and hosting providers to recommend and implement infrastructure solutionsSupport enterprise container orchestration and cloud-native application platformsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and technical experienceAdministration of Unix, Linux, and Windows operating systemsHigh availability architectures, disaster recovery, and scalability solutionsSingle Sign-On (SSO), network load balancers, firewalls, and IP subnettingMonitoring tools including Splunk, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and AWS CloudWatchCI/CD and automation tools including Ansible, Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, and BitbucketVersion control systems such as Git and SubversionStorage infrastructure administrationSalesforce and MuleSoft integration platformsApplication development, deployment, and implementation methodologiesWeb services, APIs, messaging systems, data integration, and transformation technologiesSSL certificates, cryptography, networking, databases, and middleware troubleshootingREST and SOAP service integration, including JSON-to-SOAP and SOAP-to-JSON transformationsAPI design, implementation, and extension developmentExperience with Salesforce and MuleSoft administration and integrationExperience with infrastructure automation and DevOps practicesExperience designing highly available and scalable enterprise platformsStrong background in enterprise application integration and API managementCompany OvervieweBusiness Solutions, Inc. is an Information Technology company based in Columbus, Ohio in the United States. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is http://www.ebusiness-inc.com/.