IBM WebSphere Application Server Administrator - Pantheon Data

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

Pantheon Data is seeking an IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) Administrator to support a large-scale cloud migration project. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in administering and managing IBM WebSphere environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the migration and administration of IBM WebSphere Application Server environments from on-prem environments with AIX-based platforms to AWS GovCloud on RHEL8.
• Configure and optimize IBM WebSphere instances in the AWS environment, including setting up clusters, managing resources, and ensuring optimal performance.
• Collaborate with IBM Content Manager, DB2, and AWS teams to ensure successful integration and system operation post-migration.
• Implement security measures, including SSL/TLS and identity management solutions, in accordance with DoD standards and AWS security best practices.
• Monitor WebSphere environments for performance issues and potential risks, addressing them proactively to ensure high availability.
• Document WebSphere configurations, migration processes, and best practices to facilitate knowledge transfer and operational support.
• Provide application support and troubleshooting support during and after migration.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience administering IBM WebSphere Application Server environments.
• At least 3 years of experience with cloud-based deployments, preferably in AWS or AWS GovCloud.
• Strong understanding of RHEL and AIX systems.
• Experience with middleware integration, performance tuning, and automation tools.
• Familiarity with DoD security compliance standards and government cloud solutions.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere Application Server.
• Experience with performance tuning and optimization of WebSphere in cloud environments.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location

United States - Remote with occasional travel to client sites.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $132,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

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Pantheon Data is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Pantheon Data is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.

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