[Remote] WebSphere & Container Services Administrator

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Comtech Global, Inc is seeking a highly experienced WebSphere & Container Services Administrator to support enterprise middleware and cloud infrastructure in a large-scale government environment. The role involves managing WebSphere environments, providing technical consulting, and administering integration platforms and cloud services.ResponsibilitiesInstall, configure, administer, and maintain WebSphere Application Server environments on Linux and AIXPerform upgrades, patches, security fixes, and maintenance activitiesMonitor application and system performance and resolve issues proactivelyCollaborate with development teams on deployments and production supportConfigure and maintain Apache, IBM HTTP Server (IHS), and IIS environmentsManage SSL certificates, security configurations, and application hardeningDevelop shell scripts and automate administrative tasksTroubleshoot complex production issues and coordinate resolution effortsProvide senior-level technical consulting to IT leadership and development teamsCollaborate with application teams to design secure API and integration solutionsReview architecture designs and provide implementation guidanceAnalyze business and technical requirements and recommend enterprise solutionsEvaluate emerging technologies and advise management on adoption strategiesParticipate in code reviews, architecture reviews, and technical design sessionsAdvocate for innovative technology solutions and process improvementsAdminister enterprise integration platforms including MuleSoft and Salesforce integrationsSupport API security, policy management, and middleware environmentsTroubleshoot API, integration, networking, and database-related issuesSupport JSON-to-SOAP and SOAP-to-JSON transformationsAssist development teams with API architecture and implementation best practicesManage enterprise workloads in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud environmentsDeploy, support, and monitor applications running in EKS and AKSSupport Kubernetes, Docker, Microservices, and Containerized environmentsWork with cloud vendors and infrastructure teams to implement cloud solutionsDeploy and manage cloud-native applications and middleware servicesMonitor cloud environments using CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and related toolsParticipate in infrastructure automation and DevOps initiativesSkills12+ years of relevant IT experience5+ years supporting Kubernetes platforms including EKS and AKS5+ years of WebSphere Application Server administration2+ years of cloud platform administration (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)5+ years administering application security products5+ years administering integration platforms5+ years working with government agencies5+ years providing senior-level technical consulting to IT management and technical staff3+ years providing guidance regarding emerging technologies and enterprise adoptionUnix, Linux, and Windows system administrationHigh availability, horizontal and vertical scaling, and disaster recoverySingle Sign-On (SSO), Load Balancers, Firewalls, and Network InfrastructureMonitoring tools including Splunk, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and AWS CloudWatchCI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, Maven, Nexus, Bitbucket, and related automation technologiesSource control tools including Git and SubversionEnterprise storage systemsSalesforce and MuleSoft environmentsApplication development, implementation, deployment, and integration methodologiesWeb Services, APIs, Messaging, Data Transformation, and Integration technologiesSecurity concepts including SSL, Certificates, Authentication, Authorization, and CryptographyWebSphere Application Server AdministrationKubernetes (EKS / AKS)AWS, Azure, Google CloudLinux / Unix / Windows AdministrationApplication Security AdministrationMuleSoft / Salesforce Integration PlatformsSplunk / Dynatrace MonitoringCI/CD PipelinesJenkins / Ansible / Maven / NexusGit / Bitbucket / SubversionSSL Certificates & SecurityAPI Management & MiddlewareLoad Balancers & NetworkingTechnical ConsultingProduction Support & TroubleshootingBachelor's Degree or equivalent technical educationExperience supporting large government agenciesExperience with Infrastructure AutomationExperience leading technical architecture and platform modernization initiativesExperience supporting 24x7 production environments and on-call rotationsCompany OverviewComtech Global Inc is a provider of Information Technology services. It was founded in 2006, and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://comtechglobal.com.