WebSphere/System Integration/Middleware Engineer

Job Description

Interviews: In-Person in Columbus, Ohio

12+ years of experience needed.

State/Govt experience needed.

State of Ohio - JFS - Product Specialist 5 / PS 5 (WebSphere and System Integration Administrator) - 764212

Description:

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 securityTechnical 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 standardsCloud Management & Deployment

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 KubernetesRequired Experience -

Minimum 12 years total

WebSphere administration

cloud products administration (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

RabbitMQ administration

MuleSoft administration

Red Hat OpenShift administration

Experience managing application security products

Experience working with government agencies

Experience providing senior-level technical consulting to IT management

Experience advising IT teams on emerging technologies

Preferred Education-

Bachelors degree in computer science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent technical experience)

Full-time