RQ09324 - Infrastructure Integration Specialist (N/S) - Senior

S M Software Solutions Inc; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm is seeking an Infrastructure Integration Specialist to help manage and support data center migrations. The role requires extensive experience with WebSphere and JBoss, strong Linux command-line skills, and the ability to configure and manage applications. As a senior position, candidates should have at least 8 years of relevant experience and be capable of performing integration testing to ensure operational continuity. This role offers a hybrid work environment with a full-time commitment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience managing/supporting large enterprise multi-tiered network.
• Strong experience with WAS and JBoss EAP installations and configurations.
• Knowledge of Linux/Unix, scripting, and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized support for data center migrations.
• Manage host and middleware configuration, deployment and testing.
• Augment the data center team with technical expertise.

Skills

WebSphere Application Server (WAS)

JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)

Linux/Unix command-line skills

Shell scripting (Bash, Python)

SSL configuration

Network integration

Job description

RQ09324 - Infrastructure Integration Specialist (N/S) - Senior

RQ09324 - Infrastructure Integration Specialist (N/S) - Senior

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Client: Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement

Work Location: 21 College Street, Toronto, Ontario, Hybrid

Estimated Start Date: 2025-07-07

Estimated End Date: 2026-01-16

#Business Days: 132.00

Extension: 90.00

Hours per day or Week: 7.25 hours per day

Security Level: CRJMC

Must Haves

• 8+ years’ experience managing/supporting large enterprise multi-tiered network, infrastructure, and applications.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with the following:
• WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
• JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)
• General OS and Infrastructure
  

Description

Scope

• Provide specialized technological support to the SPDC Operations and Application teams to ensure smooth data centre migration and no disruption in service for critical MAG operations and applications.
  
  

Assignment Deliverables

• Augment the current data centre team to assist with the physical and virtual migrations of devices and application environments.
• Manage host and middleware configuration and management, virtualization, deployment.
• Build, deploy, manage, and support the SPDC in the new GDC cage.
• Perform integration testing ahead of User Acceptance Testing.
• Test to validate applications are accessible and functioning once migrated.
  
  

Desired Skills And Experience

WebSphere Application Server (WAS)

• Installation and configuration of WAS in both standalone and federated (ND/DMGR) setups
• Creation and management of profiles (cell, node, application server)
• Deployment of enterprise applications (EAR, WAR, JAR)
• JVM tuning and garbage collection management
• SSL configuration, keystore/truststore management (e.g. ikeyman)
• Understanding of WebSphere security realms
• Troubleshooting startup issues, hung threads, application performance
  
  

JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)

• Installation and configuration of JBoss EAP (7.x or later versions) on Linux
• Migration from JBOSS Community to JBOSS EAP
• Standalone mode configuration
• Application deployment and tuning
• Datasource configuration (JDBC, XA)
• Log management and troubleshooting
  
  

General OS and Infrastructure Skills

• Strong Linux/Unix command-line skills
• Shell scripting (Bash, Python preferred) for automation
• Knowledge of file systems, systemd, networking basics
• Experience with load balancers and their integration with WAS/JBoss
• Understanding of firewalls, ports, and secure communications (SSL, TLS)
  
  

Security

• Hardening of WAS and JBoss installations
• Patch management and vulnerability remediation
• Audit and logging best practices
  
  

Experience And Skill Set Requirements

Criteria 1: WebSphere Application Server (WAS) - 35 Points

• Experience installing and configuration of WAS in both standalone and federated (ND/DMGR) setups
• Experience creating and managing profiles (cell, node, application server)
• Experience deploying enterprise applications (EAR, WAR, JAR)
• Experience with JVM tuning and garbage collection management
• Knowledge of SSL configuration, keystore/truststore management (e.g. ikeyman)
• Understanding of WebSphere security realms
  
  

Criteria 2: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) - 35 Points

• Experience installing and configuration of JBoss EAP (7.x or later versions) on Linux
• Experience migrating from JBOSS Community to JBOSS EAP
• Experience with standalone mode configuration
• Experience application deployment and tuning
• Experience with datasource configuration (JDBC, XA)
• Knowledge of log management and troubleshooting
  
  

Criteria 3: General OS, Infrastructure, and Security Skills - 25 Points

• Strong experience with Linux/Unix command-line and shell scripting (Bash, Python preferred) for automation
• Knowledge of file systems, systemd, networking basics
• Experience with load balancers and their integration with WAS/JBoss
• Understanding of firewalls, ports, and secure communications (SSL, TLS)
• Experience with hardening of WAS and JBoss installations
• Experience with patch management and vulnerability remediation
  
  

Criteria 4: Public Sector Experience - 5 Points

• At least five (5) years of public sector experience
  
  

Note

• This position is currently listed as "Onsite"; however, the Assignment under this request will provisionally be "Hybrid", working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment, you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager's requirements for the Project you are assigned to.
• The VOR Master Service Agreement which expires on April 5, 2026, leaves some Contracts with funding unassigned for fiscal 2026-27. If the current statement of work expires on March 31, 2026, the remaining funds can be used to exercise an option to extend the SOW beyond March 31, 2026, based on business case approvals. Such extensions will be allowable, only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2026, and be upon the same terms, conditions, and covenants contained in the SOW.
• The start date is subject to change based on security clearances and contract signing timelines.
  
  

Eligibility and Application Steps

If you are enthusiastic about this exciting opportunity, we kindly request you to provide the following documents: [e-mail]

Without mandatory documents, we cannot submit a candidate.

• Updated Resume in word format (Mandatory)
• Skills Matrix and References (Mandatory)
• Expected hourly rate (Mandatory)
• Visa Status (Mandatory)
• LinkedIn ID (Mandatory)
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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