IBM Websphere

ESDS Software Solution Limited; Nashik District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ESDS Software Solution Limited in Nashik is seeking an IBM Middleware Administrator to oversee installation, configuration, and ongoing management of WAS, MQ, ACE/IIB, MFT, and DataPower across DEV through PROD environments.

You will monitor, patch, secure, and troubleshoot middleware, participate in HA/DR tests, manage certificates, and coordinate changes per ITIL processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high availability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with IBM Middleware in production environments.
• ITIL knowledge is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure WAS using IBM Installation Manager.
• Administer IBM MQ, ACE/IIB, MFT, and DataPower across environments.
• Patch, upgrade, and deploy middleware components during maintenance windows.
• Manage security, certificates, and SSL/TLS for middleware services.
• Monitor health, perform RCA, and participate in HA/DR activities.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Production support

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Documentation

ITIL concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

IBM WebSphere WAS

IBM MQ

ACE/IIB

MFT

DataPower Gateway

SSL/TLS Management

Postman

SOAP UI

Job description

Job Summary

The IBM Middleware Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, and upgrade of the IBM Middleware environment across Development, Test, UAT, Pre-Production, Disaster Recovery (DR), and Production environments.

The role provides operational support for IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS), IBM MQ, IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE/IIB), IBM Managed File Transfer (MFT), and IBM DataPower Gateway, ensuring high availability, security, performance, and compliance with organizational standards and ITIL processes.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. WebSphere Application Server Administration

• Install IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) using IBM Installation Manager.
• Create and administer WAS Cells, Nodes, Profiles, and Clusters.
• Configure Java Application Server environments.
• Register and manage Windows Services for WAS instances.
• Perform server configuration, tuning, and troubleshooting.
• Support application deployment and middleware configuration activities.

2. IBM Middleware Administration

• Administer IBM MQ Queue Managers, Queues, Channels, Topics, Listeners, Subscriptions, and MQ Objects.
• Perform IBM ACE/IIB administration including Integration Nodes, Integration Servers, Execution Groups, and MQSI command operations.
• Administer IBM Managed File Transfer (MFT) components and file transfer agents.
• Configure and manage IBM DataPower Gateway services, domains, and security policies.
• Maintain middleware environments across Windows, Linux, and AIX platforms.

3. Installation, Patching & Upgrades

• Install middleware components using IBM Installation Manager.
• Apply product patches and fix packs.
• Perform version upgrades for IBM MQ, ACE/IIB, and WebSphere.
• Build and deploy BAR files across Development, Test, Pre-Production, and Production environments.
• Execute deployments during approved maintenance windows.
• Coordinate implementation activities through the organization's Change Management process.

4. Security & Certificate Management

• Renew and manage SSL/TLS certificates for IBM MQ, IBM ACE/IIB, and IBM DataPower Gateway.
• Perform Client Security Key (CSK) renewals.
• Ensure secure middleware communication.
• Coordinate certificate renewals to prevent service interruptions.

5. Monitoring & Health Checks

• Perform routine health checks for middleware components.
• Monitor Queue Managers, Brokers, Integration Flows, and Middleware Services.
• Monitor server performance, log files, CPU, memory, and disk utilization.

  6. High Availability & Disaster Recovery

  • Administer High Availability (HA) and Standalone middleware environments.
  • Support Queue Manager failover and recovery activities.
  • Perform start/stop operations for middleware services.
  • Participate in Disaster Recovery testing and validation.
  • Ensure maximum availability of middleware services.

  7. Incident Management & Troubleshooting

  • Investigate and resolve incidents related to IBM MQ, ACE/IIB, MFT, DataPower, and WebSphere.
  • Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for recurring issues.
  • Resolve messaging, integration, and connectivity issues.
  • Validate APIs and middleware endpoints using Postman and SOAP UI.
  • Work closely with application, infrastructure, network, and database teams for issue resolution.

  8. Environment Support

  • Support Development, Test, UAT, Pre-Production, Disaster Recovery, and Production environments.
  • Maintain environment consistency and configuration standards.
  • Ensure middleware services meet agreed service levels.

  9. Change & Release Management

  • Execute middleware changes following ITIL Change Management processes.
  • Prepare implementation plans and rollback procedures.
  • Participate in scheduled maintenance windows.
  • Support release and deployment activities.

  10. Documentation

  • Maintain middleware documentation, SOPs, and operational procedures.
  • Prepare technical documentation and knowledge articles.
  • Document incident resolutions and Root Cause Analysis reports.
  • Ensure documentation remains current and compliant with organizational standards.

  Required Technical Skills

  • IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
  • IBM Installation Manager
  • IBM MQ
  • IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE)
  • IBM Integration Bus (IIB)
  • IBM Managed File Transfer (MFT)
  • IBM DataPower Gateway
  • IBM MQ Explorer
  • RFHUTIL
  • IBM Tivoli Monitoring
  • Windows Server Administration
  • Linux Administration
  • AIX Administration
  • SSL/TLS Certificate Management
  • Java Application Server Administration
  • ServiceNow
  • Git
  • WinSCP
  • PuTTY
  • MRemoteNG
  • SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)
  • Postman
  • SOAP UI

  Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related discipline.
  • Relevant experience in IBM Middleware Administration.
  • Experience supporting enterprise Production environments.
  • Knowledge of ITIL processes is preferred.
  • IBM Middleware certifications are desirable.

  Key Competencies

  • Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
  • Excellent knowledge of IBM Middleware technologies.
  • Experience in Production support and High Availability environments.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
  • Good documentation and reporting skills.
  • Ability to work during planned maintenance windows and provide on-call support when required.

  Environment Coverage

  • Development (DEV)
  • Testing (TEST)
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Pre-Production
  • Disaster Recovery (DR)
  • Production (PROD)