Middleware WebSphere Systems Admin
Springfield, VA

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a motivated, career and customer service oriented Middleware WebSphere Systems Admin to join our team in Springfield, VA to begin an exciting and challenging career with Unisys Federal Systems.

The Middleware System Administrator will support the integrity and governance of a system/software solution, including best practices for delivering services. Will develop, deploy and support infrastructures, applications, software solutions and technology initiatives from an architectural and operational perspective in conjunction with existing standards and methods of delivery. Support technical escalation of L3/advanced issues for problem resolution. Apply deep knowledge of industry standards and vendor certifications. This resource will be primarily responsible for installing, supporting and maintaining servers or other computer systems, and planning for and responding to service outages and other problems. In addition, this resource will perform periodic scripting/programming of their particular system, throughout the life of the project. Duties include providing hands-on analysis of issues, issue reporting, and incident management. This position will require and be responsible for the management of, monitoring the performance, utilization of the various server resources, support the analysis as well as correction of all end-user computing and network problems that may be associated with server processing.The administer will provide key input into technical designs for a variety of projects. Responsible for the implementation of all changes to Middleware components, from request for change or project initiation through to deployment and review, to supporting the continued availability, effectiveness and risk compliance of the infrastructure. They will take responsibility for completing tasks, focusing on requirements, and meeting client needs.

Key duties include:

* Reporting to leadership on the Middleware team activities
* Implementing complex changes to the infrastructure
* Building and creating products and services
* Supporting solutions that meet the requirements
* Preparing documentation that explains the technical solution clearly
* Maintaining or enhancing systems infrastructure components and services to ensure that infrastructure is in vendor supported and standards compliant state
* Building technical expertise
* Responding to incidents according to the government approved Incident Response Plan
* Providing 24x7x365 integration support for all Middleware components (including networking) and OIT supported applications interfaces, including but not limited to MQ/Data Power support products (commercial-off-the-shelf and proprietary)

Requirements

Requirements:

8 years of experience and a B.S. degree. Bachelor of Science (BS) can be substituted with an additional 4 years of related experience.

3 years' experience in incident, problem and change management

3 years' experience working in a 2nd/3rd line IT support or project delivery environment

2-3 years' working in Redhat and AIX Linux platforms

2-3 years' experience within Middleware, JAVA or related technology

3-5 years' experience with Websphere Application Server 8 & higher, IBM HTTP 8.5 platform and/or WebSphere Portal Server 6.1 & higher

3 years' experience working on high visibility or mission critical aspects of a given program

2-3 years' scripting skills using wsadmin, Shell script, Python

1 year experience using Change Management tools such as Remedy

1 year experience working with Atlassian suite of products to manage projects

Experience with WebSphere Application Server & WebSphere Portal preferred, but can be substituted by training

Experience with Apache Tomcat preferred

Experience with Monitoring tools such as Tivoli Monitoring, OEM, AppD preferred

Full BI Required Prior to Start

About Unisys

Do you have what it takes to be mission critical?

Your skills and experience could be mission critical for our Unisys team supporting the Federal Government in their mission to protect and defend our nation, and transform the way government agencies manage information and improve responsiveness to their customers. As a member of our diverse team, you'll gain valuable career-enhancing experience as we support the design, development, testing, implementation, training, and maintenance of our federal government's critical systems.

Apply today to become mission critical and help our nation meet the growing need for IT security, improved infrastructure, big data, and advanced analytics.

Unisys is a global information technology company that solves complex IT challenges at the intersection of modern and mission critical. We work with many of the world's largest companies and government organizations to secure and keep their mission-critical operations running at peak performance; streamline and transform their data centers; enhance support to their end users and constituents; and modernize their enterprise applications. We do this while protecting and building on their legacy IT investments. Our offerings include outsourcing and managed services, systems integration and consulting services, high-end server technology, cybersecurity and cloud management software, and maintenance and support services. Unisys has more than 23,000 employees serving clients around the world.

Unisys offers a very competitive benefits package including health insurance coverage from first day of employment, a 401k with an immediately vested company match, vacation and educational benefits. To learn more about Unisys visit us at www.Unisys.com.

Unisys is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Minorities, Females, Disabled Persons, and Veterans.

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Req ID = 2019-6363