Systems Administrator - III (REMOTE) Systems Administrator - III (REMOTE)

Job Title: IBM WebSphere System Administrator
Location: Richmond, VA 23219
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced IBM WebSphere System Administrator to provide middleware support for mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth expertise in WebSphere Application Server administration and demonstrate strong technical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:

• Provide system administration support for IBM WebSphere middleware environments.
• Perform installation, configuration, and maintenance of WebSphere Application Server components including HTTP servers and plugins.
• Troubleshoot complex middleware and application issues across multiple environments.
• Implement and maintain failover, disaster recovery, and load balancing solutions.
• Monitor and optimize application server performance.
• Collaborate with network and infrastructure teams to ensure secure and efficient integration.
• Support automation and scripting for routine administrative tasks.
• Participate in the planning and execution of system upgrades and patch management.

Required Experience:

• Proven experience as a WebSphere Application Server Administrator.
• Advanced knowledge of HTTP, WebSphere Application Server architecture, and plugin components.
• Strong UNIX/Linux administration skills, including shell scripting and Jython scripting.
• Experience with performance tuning, failover strategies, disaster recovery, and network configurations.
• Familiarity with network concepts such as Load Traffic Management (LTM) and junction configurations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.