Job Description

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About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced

Senior Systems Administrator

specializing in

IBM HTTP Server (IHS)

and

WebSphere Application Server (WAS)

to join our Process Excellence Technology Services team. This role is critical to the strategic planning, design, implementation, and ongoing management of middleware environments that support large-scale, complex business applications.


The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with deep expertise in middleware technologies, security architecture, and high-availability solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor junior administrators while ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of our infrastructure.

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Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of complex IHS and WAS environments, including clustered and high-availability configurations. Define and enforce middleware standards, policies, and procedures. Provide expert-level troubleshooting and resolution for critical middleware issues. Optimize application performance through tuning and monitoring. Design and implement secure architectures for middleware environments (authentication, authorization, encryption). Plan and execute upgrades, patching, and migrations of middleware components. Automate administrative tasks using scripting tools (e.g., Python, Jython, Ansible). Collaborate with development, infrastructure, security, and architecture teams to deliver integrated solutions. Mentor junior administrators and contribute to knowledge sharing. Participate in on-call rotation and provide after-hours support when required. Evaluate emerging middleware technologies and recommend adoption where appropriate. Lead capacity planning and performance monitoring initiatives.

Requirements

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Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum

7 years of experience

in middleware administration, with a strong focus on

IHS and WAS

. Proven experience in designing and implementing

high-availability

and

disaster recovery

solutions. Deep understanding of

security best practices

for middleware environments. Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Jython, Ansible). Experience with performance monitoring tools (e.g., Dynatrace, AppDynamics, New Relic). Proficiency in

Linux

operating systems. Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and interpersonal skills.

IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server Network Deployment

or equivalent certification is highly desirable. Experience working with

BPM-based platforms

is a strong asset. Prior experience supporting

large-scale customer experience platforms

is preferred. Candidates should have

5+ years of experience

in similar roles supporting

large, complex systems

. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in

Business Process Management (BPM)

platforms.

Benefits

Work hours are Monday - Friday, normal 40

hours

weeks working onsite up to 5 days a week Location:

Ottawa, ON

Type of job:

Temporary Contractor

Date candidate required: Immediate * Length of Contract:

12 months

with the possibility of extension