Job Description

Title: IBM certified WebSphere Application Server administrator
Location: Bangalore/ No constraints
Duration: Full time Position
Employee Status: Regular
Interview Process: Teams Video Interview xe2x80x93 Technical, Managerial & HR
Shift: 24/7
Start Date: ASAPIBM WebSphere Application Server (IBM WAS) administrator position requires self-motivation and technical proficiency in the installation, configuration and administration of IBM WebSphere Application Server including effective troubleshooting abilities. This position is focused on providing end to end support to the designated application technology stack to ensure maximum uptime for Production Systems. Overall responsible for availability, performance tuning and scalability of the infrastructure.We are looking for a IBM certified WAS Administrator with 8-12 years experience supporting Middleware technologies on Unix and Windows operating systems. The candidate must demonstrate solid experience with system administration, change management, user management and software logistics to ensure smooth and efficient operation of the supported environment. The candidate should be able to provide SME level of support to 1st level Administrators within the team.The job includes working with the various technology teams, developers, vendors, and management of new landscape setup. The Engineer will be responsible for the administration, installation, configuration of Middleware products on standalone and clustered environment for multiple clients.Technical Expertise required:

• Meets degree/educational requirements or has equivalent work experience for job code
• 8 - 12 years of relevant experience in WAS , websphere portal or WCM
• knowledge of HCL Commerce architecture, administration, and configuration
• Proficiency in scripting languages for automation tasks.
• Able to deal with complex issues involving customers and vendors
• Strong skills in the administration of Java hosting platforms including but not limited to IBM WebSphere Application Server.
• Well experienced in common Linux distributions (RHEL, Solaris, Centos, etc.)
• Perform Installation, upgradation, migration of Middleware products
• Support standard software maintenance and application deployments to prod and non-prod environments by following project management office guidelines
• Demonstrate ability to automate and maintain automation for core job functions
• Advanced skills in platform administration tasks including installation, patching, clustering, log-shipping, and tuning
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in team projects
• Perform related duties as required and provide off-hours support for Middleware related issues
• Identify Root Cause and be able to apply preventive actions for environment specific Problems
• Available for off-hour deployments and provide 24x7 on-call production support for mission and business critical applications

Experience and Key Responsibilities:

• Installation, configuration and management of IBM WebSphere Application Servers, Liberty profiles, IBM HTTP Servers, Apache/IIS on Windows, and Linux Operating Systems
• Automation of MW environment provisioning & application deployments
• Troubleshooting BAU issues with respect to applications.
• Major and minor fix pack upgrades of different middleware flavors
• SSL implementation and certificate renewal activity
• Identification & mitigation of risks if there is any
• Excellent understanding of ITIL process (Incident, Change and Problem management processes)

Additional Requirements:

• Should be flexible to work in 24X7 shift operations
• Capable of handling escalation independently
• IBM certified administrator
• Industry certification in at least one of the cloud technology

Professional Attributes:

• Demonstrates strong communication skills (written and oral)
• Has strong project leadership capabilities involving virtual teams across regions and time zones.
• Proven ability to work in cross-cultural environments
• Ability to interact with customers regarding business and technical information and issues
• Demonstrates strong team building skills - ability to work as a team
• Identify Root Cause and be able to apply preventive actions for environment specific Problems

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