Senior WebSphere & Cloud Systems Administrator at Global Data Consultants

GDC IT Solutions is seeking a Senior WebSphere & Cloud Systems Administrator to join our team. This opportunity is remote, and is based in Columbus, OH.

Position Overview

As a Senior WebSphere & Cloud Systems Administrator you will be responsible for supporting enterprise-class environments with advanced expertise in WebSphere Application Server administration, cloud infrastructure management (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud), and container orchestration. You will play a key role in maintaining high availability, security, and performance across multi-tier platforms, while collaborating with development and infrastructure teams to deliver scalable and resilient solutions.

• Administer and maintain WebSphere Application Servers on AIX and Linux platforms.
• Perform upgrades, patches, and resolve security vulnerabilities in WebSphere environments.
• Monitor and troubleshoot application and system performance issues.
• Deploy and manage containerized applications using Kubernetes/OpenShift in cloud and on-prem environments.
• Implement and support CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and related tools.
• Collaborate with development teams to design, deploy, and maintain enterprise applications.
• Automate tasks using shell scripts, Python, PowerShell, or JavaScript.
• Support SaaS products in the cloud including Adobe Enterprise and MuleSoft Cloud Integration.
• Coordinate releases and communicate deployment schedules and priorities to stakeholders.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to infrastructure alerts.
• Champion best practices and participate in technical meetings throughout the development lifecycle.

• 10 years of relevant experience in enterprise systems administration.
• Strong knowledge of Unix, Linux, and Windows operating systems.
• Experience with WebSphere, Apache, IBM HTTP Server, and IIS.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms: Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Hands-on experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes/OpenShift).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools: Jenkins, Azure DevOps, Nexis.
• Experience with monitoring tools: Splunk, Dynatrace, Azure Monitor.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts including SSO, load balancers, firewalls, and IP subnets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Experience

• • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code using Azure CI/CD pipelines.
  • Knowledge of version control systems: Git, Subversion.
  • Experience administering platforms like MuleSoft, RabbitMQ, Docker/Podman.
  • Familiarity with Salesforce and enterprise integration techniques.
  • Certifications in WebSphere, Azure, AWS, RedHat OpenShift, or related technologies.

What We Do: 

GDC is a full-service IT Staffing and Solutions company specializing in the areas of IT talent placement, application development, multilingual service desk, networking and infrastructure, business intelligence, and project management.

Why Work for GDC?

• Cutting Edge Technology and Innovation

• Career Growth Opportunities

• Employee-Centric Environment

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Holiday and Vacation

Equal Opportunity Workplace:

GDC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

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