WebSphere Administrator

FINANCIAL INFO SVCS AGENCY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Deferred Compensation Plan

Job summary

The NYC Financial Information Services Agency – Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) is seeking a WebSphere Administrator to maintain middleware infrastructure and support HR/payroll systems rollout. You will configure and manage WebSphere, MQ, and Cognos in a 24x7 enterprise environment.

We value 5+ years in middleware, strong problem solving, and the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Middleware Administration experience with IBM WebSphere tWAS and WebSphere Liberty on Linux/UNIX.
• Experience configuring server.xml, bootstrap.properties, and jvm.options.
• Experience with Git for source control and Ansible for automation.
• Familiarity with Jenkins/CI-CD tools and DevOps practices.
• Experience administering IBM MQ, IBM HTTP Server, IBM WebSphere Message Broker, Oracle WebLogic, Cognos.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of relational databases.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and upgrade middleware infrastructure and perform patch installations.
• Support production systems and 24x7 operations including nights/weekends.
• Collaborate with multiple teams to prioritize tasks and meet project deadlines.
• Document issues, symptoms, and solutions clearly.

Skills

WebSphere Administration

WebSphere Liberty

Linux/UNIX

Git

Ansible

Jenkins/CI-CD

DevOps practices

IBM MQ

SQL

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

IBM WebSphere Application Server

IBM MQ

Cognos

Oracle WebLogic

Jenkins

Job description

The NYC Financial Information Services Agency – Office of Payroll Administration (FISA-OPA) has a vacancy for a WebSphere Administrator to support ongoing production maintenance and phased rollout implementation of the HR, Benefits, and Timekeeping functions of HR/Payroll systems. This role will be a technical position responsible for the installation, maintenance, and configuration of our Middleware infrastructure (IBM WebSphere, MQ, and Cognos). Tasks will include supporting the infrastructure of critical citywide applications. This person will function as one of the technical administrators for the group, work with various teams, and must have the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to meet project deadlines. 5+ years' experience of Middleware Administration, specifically in IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional (tWAS) and WebSphere Liberty on Linux or UNIX based platforms. Experience managing WebSphere Liberty server configurations including server.xml, bootstrap.properties, and jvm.options. Experience using Git for source control and configuration management. Experience using Ansible for middleware administration, automation, configuration management, and application deployments. Experience with Jenkins, CloudBees, or similar Cl/CD tools is preferred. Experience with Configuration as Code and DevOps methodologies is preferred. Experience in administration of other associated middleware products like IBM MQ, IBM HTTPServer, IBM WebSphere Message Broker, Oracle Weblogic, Cognos. Perform Middleware application upgrades and patch installations. Experience in understanding and debugging Java errors. Good understanding of relational database concepts and experience in SQL. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills. Previous experience working with an enterprise wide, large scale environment. Ability to support 24x7 and be able to work nights/weekends as required. Ability to perform detailed Root Cause Analysis of problems. Ability to plan, manage time according to schedules, and provide status updates when required. Ability to work quickly to learn new applications and resolve issues. Ability to clearly document and explain symptoms and solutions to complex problems. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment. Ability to be self-motivated and find answers on his/her own. Excellent communications skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.

Preferred Skills

• . 5+ years' experience of Middleware Administration, specifically in IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional (tWAS) and WebSphere Liberty on Linux or UNIX based platforms.
• . Experience managing WebSphere Liberty server configurations including server.xml, bootstrap.properties, and jvm.options.
• . Experience using Git for source control and configuration management.
• . Experience using Ansible for middleware administration, automation, configuration management, and application deployments.
• . Experience with Jenkins, CloudBees, or similar Cl/CD tools is preferred.
• . Experience with Configuration as Code and DevOps methodologies is preferred.
• . Experience in administration of other associated middleware products like IBM MQ, IBM HTTPServer, IBM WebSphere Message Broker, Oracle Weblogic, Cognos.
• . Perform Middleware application upgrades and patch installations.
• . Experience in understanding and debugging Java errors.
• . Good understanding of relational database concepts and experience in SQL.
• . Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
• . Previous experience working with an enterprise wide, large scale environment.
• . Ability to support 24x7 and be able to work nights/weekends as required.
• . Ability to perform detailed Root Cause Analysis of problems.
• . Ability to plan, manage time according to schedules, and provide status updates when required.
• . Ability to work quickly to learn new applications and resolve issues.
• . Ability to clearly document and explain symptoms and solutions to complex problems.
• . Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
• . Ability to be self-motivated and find answers on his/her own.
• . Excellent communications skills (oral and written), interpersonal, and organizational skills are required.

Additional Information

P-568

The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title

Hours/Shift

35 hours Weekly/Day

Work Location

5 Manhattan West, NY, NY

IT INFRASTRUCTURE ENGINEER - 95714

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering or a related field and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,
2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to datacenter engineering and operations, cloud engineering and operations, complex IT infrastructure engineering; or,
3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

New York City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.