Middleware Administrator

Position: Integration/Middleware AdministratorsLocation: RemoteJob Description:Seeking 2 System Administrators to act as Integration/Middleware Administrators who possess advanced experience building large and complex systems. At a high level, the resources will have the experience to assume immediate responsibility for (new and active) large and technically complex projects which impact current processes. The team must develop flexible and efficient plans and collaborate with matrixed project teams with multiple priorities while simultaneously fostering an environment of team building and coordination. A large portion of ongoing responsibilities revolve around interpreting and mitigating security vulnerability reports generated by internal scans as well as partnered audits. Mitigation strategies range from standard patching planning to highly technical solutions implemented at the middleware, web server, or load balancer level. Contracted admins will be responsible for directly implementing solutions at all tiers.​· Build, configure, deploy, and support IBM middleware products including but not limited to: WebSphere Application Server Network Deploy, IBM HTTP Server, IBM Business Process Manager, WebSphere Transformation Extender, IBM Collaborative Lifecycle Management, IBM MQSeries, and IBM Integration Bus.· Provide experienced support and consultation for all the following custom-developed software families ESB METS (built on IBM WebSphere & BPM, Informatica ActiveVOS, HHS Audit, HHS Content, HHS Notify) and Merative Cúram for MN DHS.· Implement and support highly available, recoverable, and secure systems using F5 load balancer technologies.· Create and use automated deployment scripts for WAS, BPM, ACE, and WTX applications using Jenkins & Ansible.· Support and build integration between business program software and enterprise IAM security solutions.· Respond to break/fix issues, troubleshoot, and resolve server hardware and Operating System issues and make recommendations for corrective action.· Monitor supported systems directly and procedurally.· Deploy code updates to middleware and in-house software packages to support testing and release schedules.· Apply required fix-packs to the WAS, HTTP, BPM, & ACE servers.· Maintain consistent architectural topologies in all application environments while integrating application changes and infrastructure improvements.· Provide other middleware-related functions to support the METS and dependent applications and subsystems.· Create technical architectural design documents.· Provide updates as required for MNIT, MNsure and DHS leadership.· Manage small to medium level projects.· Provide knowledge transfer.