WebSphere Engineer Job in New York City 10001, New York Us

Our client is looking for a WebSphere Admin/Engineer for NYC. The position is a full-time permanent opportunity.

TOP 3: 1. Websphere Portal 2. Websphere App Server 6.1/7 3. LDAP IBM Lotus Connections.

60% Support 20% Design 20% Implementation.

The Opportunity
The Portal Engineer will play a Key role within our middleware operations team. The incumbent will act as Team Player and the individual will be primarily responsible for building middleware infrastructure and delivering application teams value-add services including performance tuning, capacity management, and systems integration.

Summary of Responsibilities and Duties
- Design, Install, Configure and administer WebSphere Application Server and Portal cluster on Unix/Linux Environment.
- Design, Install, Configure and administer IBM Lotus Connections, OmmiFind and IBM Tivoli Directory Server.
- Develop automation scripts for configuration, code deployment, Server Restart, log rotation, backup, and restoration
- Will respond to production support escalations. Manage resolution of test and production Websphere issues, including break-fix, performance tuning recommendations, and project support
- Perform Code Deployment and Patch upgrades.
- Installation, Administration and Maintenance of IBM HTTP Server and edge proxy server
- Configure monitoring for middleware infrastructure and Develop metrics to capture and alert the event
- Installation, Administration and Maintenance of Open Source Application server JBoss and Tomcat
- Will Administer and Support Oracle IDM.

Experience and Competencies
- 7+ years experience as Senior WebSphere Middle Ware Engineer
- Expert knowledge and experience with Websphere Application server, Websphere Portal software and Websphere Content Manager including installation, configuration, architecture, software upgrades, application deployment and upgrades, and best practices, in a stand-alone and clustered environment on Unix environments.
- Working knowledge and experience in Web Logic, JBoss and Tomcat Application server
- Strong working knowledge of LDAP, Tivoli Directory Server and related monitoring/troubleshooting utilities
- DBA experience (DB2 ) related to application server support is required, including database connectivity, backup/restore, troubleshooting application/databases issues as well as knowledge of replication.
- Experience in Installing and Supporting Oracle IDM.
- Ability to work independently, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills.
- Exposure to IBM Collaboration with Lotus and Tivoli Directory Integrator would be plus
- Experience in developing Automation scripts for Installation and Code Deployment.
- Experience in following ITIL Change and Release Management process is a plus
- Knowledge in F5 and Load Balancers.

Academic Qualifications
- BS degree in Computer Science or related field and or equivalent work experience.
- IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Portal Server is a plus

Required Skills:
websphere portal, websphere app server, LDAP, unix, linux, ibm, jboss, tomcat, middleware, websphere, tivoli, oracle idm, oracle

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