Ibm Websphere Application Specialist

Creo Invent; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading IT services company is seeking an IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist to join their team in Johannesburg. The role involves installation, configuration, and optimization of WebSphere environments to ensure the smooth deployment and maintenance of applications. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise coupled with excellent communication skills, and will be engaged in delivering best practices and consultation with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with WebSphere Application Server (WAS) versions 8.5+ and 9.
• Experience in Linux, AIX, and Windows environments.
• Hands-on experience with installation and configuration of WebSphere ND and clustered environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain IBM WebSphere Application Server on various environments.
• Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis of WebSphere-related issues.
• Optimize application servers for scalability, reliability and high availability.

Skills

JVM tuning

Security hardening

Clustering strategies

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

IBM Certified System Administrator – WebSphere Application Server

ITIL Foundation Certification

Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS)

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Direct message the job poster from Creo Invent Technical Recruiter @ Creo invent | Talent Acquisition Specialist | 5K+ Followers Job Description : IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist About the Role : We are seeking a skilled IBM WebSphere Application Server Specialist to join our dynamic team.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, administration, and performance optimization of IBM WebSphere environments.

You will work closely with development, infrastructure, and operations teams to ensure seamless deployment and maintenance of WebSphere-based applications.

Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) on Linux / AIX / Windows environments.

Set up security, clusters, and high-availability configurations.

Configure WebSphere ports, security settings, and SSL certificates.

Application Deployment & Administration : Deploy and manage applications on WebSphere servers.

Configure and optimize WebSphere resources such as JDBC providers, data sources, and MQ queues.

Perform troubleshooting and root cause analysis of WebSphere-related issues.

Performance Optimization & Monitoring : Conduct health checks and performance tuning of WebSphere environments.

Optimize application servers for scalability, reliability, and high availability.

Implement monitoring tools to track application performance and system health.

Perform software upgrade assessments and migration from older WebSphere versions.

Assist with data, metadata, technology, and workload migration.

Ensure seamless transition during WebSphere version upgrades.

Consultation & Best Practices : Deliver business and architectural workshops on WebSphere best practices.

Conduct operations assessments and provide recommendations for improvement.

Assist in roadmap discussions for product and infrastructure planning.

Key Skills & Qualifications Technical Expertise : Strong experience with IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) versions 8.5+ and 9.

Familiarity with IBM HTTP Server, IBM BPM, and WebSphere Process Server.

Hands-on experience with Linux, AIX, and Windows environments.

Knowledge of JVM tuning, security hardening, and clustering strategies.

Understanding of SSL / TLS, authentication mechanisms, and certificate management.

Experience in installing and configuring WebSphere ND, standalone, and clustered environments.

Ability to troubleshoot application performance issues and resolve system errors.

Experience with scripting and automation using Shell, Python, or Ansible is a plus.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Preferred Certifications IBM Certified System Administrator – WebSphere Application Server ITIL Foundation Certification Cloud certifications (Azure, AWS) are a plus Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Contract Job function Job function Consulting Industries IT Services and IT Consulting Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Creo Invent by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for "Websphere Specialist" roles.

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