Technology Engineer - Senior

Role OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Systems Engineer / Infrastructure Engineer to support and enhance enterprise data center environment. This role will be responsible for building, automating, and managing Linux-based infrastructure that hosts mission-critical, Java and other modern language-based applications. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in infrastructure automation (Ansible) along with hands-on experience supporting middleware platforms such as IBM WebSphere, IBM MQ, and Connect:Direct, and working within structured enterprise deployment pipelines.Key ResponsibilitiesProvision, configure, and maintain physical and virtual servers in a Linux-based data center environmentDesign, develop, and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and automationAutomate operational workflows and ensure consistency across environments using Infrastructure as Code practicesInstall, configure, and support IBM WebSphere Application Server (v9) environmentsManage and support application deployments using IBM UrbanCode Deploy (uDeploy) and integrate with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)Support and troubleshoot enterprise applications (java and other modern language based) running on LinuxMonitor system performance, logs, and infrastructure health; proactively identify and resolve issuesAdminister and support IBM MQ for messaging and IBM Connect:Direct for managed file transfersTroubleshoot middleware, application, and infrastructure issues across multiple environmentsPerform patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of servers and middleware componentsSupport release management processes, ensuring compliance with enterprise change and approval workflowsWork closely with development, DevOps, and application teams for deployments and issue resolutionMaintain detailed system and process documentationParticipate in on-call support rotation for production systemsRequired Qualifications/SkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field6+ years of experience in systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, or system administrationMust-Have Skills (in order of importance)Ansible (Infrastructure Automation)Strong hands-on experience creating and maintaining Ansible playbooks and roles for Linux-based environments. Proficiency with YAML, inventories, host groups, variables, loops, and conditionals.Linux Administration (Basic to Intermediate)Comfort navigating Linux file systems, executing shell commands, and reviewing system/application logs for troubleshooting.IBM WebSphere Application Server (v9)Solid understanding of installation, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting of WebSphere environments.IBM UrbanCode Deploy (uDeploy) / JenkinsExperience with release automation including:Creating and managing components, applications, and deployment processesManaging deployments across multiple environmentsHandling versioned artifacts and troubleshooting failuresIntegrating with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins)Following enterprise release, promotion, and approval processesIBM Connect:DirectSolid understanding of file transfer processes including monitoring transfers, process definitions, and troubleshooting failures.IBM MQWorking knowledge of messaging fundamentals including queues, producers/consumers, message formats, and common application errors. Preferred QualificationsOpenShift / KubernetesExperience deploying and managing containerized workloads, including namespaces, builds, deployments, services, and troubleshooting pods.Apache Kafka Understanding of topics, partitions, producers/consumers, replication, and troubleshooting messaging issues.WebSphere Liberty Knowledge of configuration, deployment, and troubleshooting in Liberty environments.Pega Platform Experience with implementation, upgrades/patching, monitoring, and issue resolution.Databases (MongoDB / Oracle) Working knowledge including basic query writing, application connectivity, and performance troubleshooting.Scheduling Tools (CA7 / Control-M) Experience with job scheduling, dependencies, alerting, monitoring, and recovery procedures. Locations: Pittsburgh, PAAbout Techstra SolutionsTechstra Solutions is a certified woman-owned (WBENC) management consulting firm specializing in strategy, technology, and implementation services for large organizations undergoing digital and talent transformation. Our experienced team partners with clients to co-create innovative solutions in applications, data, AI, and automation that accelerate measurable, sustainable change. From advisory consulting through technical execution, we are dedicated to driving world-class business solutions that fit your strategic requirements and deliver results. For more information: www.techstrasolutions.com