JOB TITLE: Middleware Administrator Engineer
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LOCATION: Columbus, Ohio/Hybrid
CONTRACT TERM: 12 months with strong possibility of extension
In-person Required
Only US Citizens
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We are seeking an experienced WebSphere and System Integration Administrator with expertise in WebSphere Application Server and cloud system administration across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in multi-tier, multi-platform enterprise environments, ensuring seamless system integration and performance optimization.
Technical Knowledge
โข Extensive experience with WebSphere, RabbitMQ, MuleSoft, Unix/Linux administration, and networking
โข Strong understanding of network architecture for application integration
โข Expertise in high-availability, vertical/horizontal scaling, and disaster recovery
โข Proficiency in Single Sign-On (SSO), load balancing, firewall management, and IP subnet configuration
โข Familiarity with monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace) and CI/CD pipelines (Ansible, Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, Bitbucket)
โข Knowledge of storage subsystems and application security best practices
โข Web services, data integration techniques, and API transformation (JSON/SOAP)
Technical Administration & Integration:
โข Perform WebSphere upgrades, patches, and security fixes
โข Set up and administer RabbitMQ and MuleSoft platforms
โข Manage OpenShift clusters, security, automation, and CI/CD pipelines
โข Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions
โข Collaborate with developers to design and maintain production environments
โข Install, configure, and deploy WebSphere servers on AIX/Linux
โข Work with web servers (Apache, IBM HTTP Server, IIS) and SSL security
Technical Leadership & Consulting:
โข Provide guidance and technical consultation for IT teams
โข Lead discussions on emerging technologies and enterprise implementation strategies
โข Advise on API security and policy management
โข Conduct technical audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis
โข Champion best practices, automation solutions, and quality standards
Cloud Management & Deployment:
โข Working knowledge of Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
โข Deploy and manage applications in on-prem and cloud environments
โข Recommend infrastructure solutions with cloud vendors
โข Experience with containers, microservices, and Kubernetes
Required Experience:
Minimum 12 years total
โข 8+ years in WebSphere administration
โข 2+ years in cloud products administration (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)
โข 3+ years in RabbitMQ administration
โข 2+ years in MuleSoft administration
โข 2+ years in Red Hat OpenShift administration
โข 3+ years managing application security products
โข 3+ years working with government agencies
โข 5+ years providing senior-level technical consulting to IT management
โข 3+ years advising IT teams on emerging technologies
Preferred Education-
โข Bachelorโs degree in computer science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent technical experience)
Skills:
WebSphere administration Required 8 Years
Senior-level technical consulting to IT managementย Required 5 Years
RabbitMQ administration Required 3 Years
Application security product management Required 3 Years
Experience working with government agencies Required 3 Years
Experience advising IT teams on emerging technologies Required 3 Years
MuleSoft administration Required 2 Years
Red Hat OpenShift administration Required 2 Years
Cloud products administration (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) Required 2 Years