WebSphere and System Integration Administrator/ Middleware Administrator engineer - Remote, OH

Oceanbluecorp; Columbus (OH); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a WebSphere and System Integration Administrator to oversee cloud system administration and middleware integration. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with WebSphere Application Server, cloud environments, and strong technical leadership skills. This remote position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and lead critical integration projects across various platforms.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 years total experience.
• 8+ years in WebSphere administration.
• 2+ years in cloud products administration (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud).

Responsibilities

• Perform WebSphere upgrades, patches, and security fixes.
• Manage OpenShift clusters and CI/CD pipelines.
• Provide guidance and technical consultation for IT teams.

Skills

WebSphere

RabbitMQ

MuleSoft

Unix/Linux Administration

Networking

API Transformation

Cloud Administration

Monitoring Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or related field

Tools

Splunk

Dynatrace

Ansible

Jenkins

Nexus

Maven

Bitbucket

Job description

• WebSphere and System Integration Administrator/ Middleware Administrator engineer - Remote, OH

WebSphere and System Integration Administrator/ Middleware Administrator engineer - Remote, OH

• WebSphere and System Integration Administrator –JFS-Product Specialist 5/PS5 (Middleware Administrator engineer)
• We are seeking an experienced WebSphere and System Integration Administrator with expertise in WebSphere Application Server and cloud system administration across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in multi-tier, multi-platform enterprise environments, ensuring seamless system integration and performance optimization.
• Technical Knowledge
• Extensive experience with WebSphere, RabbitMQ, MuleSoft, Unix/Linux administration, and networking
• Strong understanding of network architecture for application integration
• Expertise in high-availability, vertical/horizontal scaling, and disaster recovery
• Proficiency in Single Sign-On (SSO), load balancing, firewall management, and IP subnet configuration
• Familiarity with monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace) and CI/CD pipelines (Ansible, Jenkins, Nexus, Maven, Bitbucket)
• Knowledge of storage subsystems and application security best practices
• Web services, data integration techniques, and API transformation (JSON/SOAP)
• Technical Administration & Integration
• Perform WebSphere upgrades, patches, and security fixes
• Set up and administer RabbitMQ and MuleSoft platforms
• Manage OpenShift clusters, security, automation, and CI/CD pipelines
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions
• Collaborate with developers to design and maintain production environments
• Install, configure, and deploy WebSphere servers on AIX/Linux
• Work with web servers (Apache, IBM HTTP Server, IIS) and SSL security
• Technical Leadership & Consulting
• Provide guidance and technical consultation for IT teams
• Lead discussions on emerging technologies and enterprise implementation strategies
• Advise on API security and policy management
• Conduct technical audits, risk assessments, and root cause analysis
• Champion best practices, automation solutions, and quality standards
• Working knowledge of Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud
• Deploy and manage applications in on-prem and cloud environments
• Recommend infrastructure solutions with cloud vendors
• Experience with containers, microservices, and Kubernetes

Required Experience

Minimum 12 years total

• 8+ years in WebSphere administration

• 2+ years in cloud products administration (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

• 3+ years in RabbitMQ administration

• 2+ years in MuleSoft administration

• 2+ years in Red Hat OpenShift administration

• 3+ years managing application security products

• 3+ years working with government agencies

• 5+ years providing senior-level technical consulting to IT management

• 3+ years advising IT teams on emerging technologies

Preferred Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent technical experience)