Websphere Liberty Administrator

Job#: 3046702

Job Description:

Websphere Administrator

Location: Richmond, Virginia (Remote)

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned WebSphere Administrator to provide middleware system administration support for critical applications. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of IBM WebSphere components and will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining automation solutions. This role involves collaboration with development, operations, and security teams to enhance system scalability and maintainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide middleware IBM WebSphere System Administration support.
• Design, develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions using Ansible, Python, and Shell scripting.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to identify automation opportunities.
• Document automation processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Share knowledge and assist with the development of in-house expertise.
• Mentor team members and conduct code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in automated systems.
• Continuously improve existing automation frameworks for scalability and maintainability.

Required Qualifications

• Experienced WebSphere Administrator with strong UNIX and scripting skills (Shell Scripts, Python/Jython).
• Advanced knowledge of HTTP, Application Server, Java, and Plugin components (version 8.5.5 and 9 ND edition).
• Proficient in troubleshooting, installations, failover, disaster recovery, security configuration, LTM, junctions, and certificate management.
• Skilled in performance tuning for WebSphere and using automation tools such as XL/Deploy.
• Familiarity with MQ, File Transfer, and Database (Oracle/SQL) connectivity to WebSphere.
• Good communication and collaborative skills for dealing with customers and technical partners.
• Familiarity with the change management process.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with WebSphere Liberty and WebSphere MORE is a plus.
• Ansible automation and CI/CD-GitLab experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with AWS and Terraform is a plus.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Richmond, VA, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

August 17, 2026

Pay Range:

$56 - $86 per hour

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