WebSphere Administrator

The Financial Information Services Agency (FISA) has a vacancy for a WebSphere Administrator to
support ongoing production maintenance and phased rollout implementation of Financial Management
Systems.
Primary Responsibilities include:
This role will be a technical position responsible for the installation, maintenance, and configuration of our
Middleware infrastructure (IBM WebSphere and MQ). Tasks will include supporting the infrastructure of
critical citywide applications. This person will function as one of the technical administrators for the group
and work with various teams, and will need to have the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks to
meet project deadlines.
Preferred Skills:
- 5+ years' experience of Middleware Administration, specifically in WebSphere Application Server on
Linux or UNIX based platforms
- Hands on experience installing, configuring, and administering middleware products like IBM MQ, IBM
HTTP Server, IBM WebSphere in a UNIX environment.
- Perform Middleware Application upgrades and patch installations.
- Must have experience in deploying web and enterprise archive applications in cluster and non-cluster
environments.
- Must have experience in configuring Data Sources for different vendor databases.
- Must have experience in managing SSL digital certificates in IBM WAS.
- Experience in understanding and debugging Java errors.
- Knowledge of WebSphere Horizontal/vertical Clustering, and Tivoli Access Manager is preferred.
- Knowledge of one or more of the following technologies is highly desirable: Business Objects, BMC
Patrol / WebSphereKM, Pervasive Data Integrator, ICN, Spectrum Group1, Word Press, and Unix shell
scripting.
- Good understanding of relational database concepts and experience in SQL
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Previous experience working with an enterprise wide, large-scale environment.
- Ability to support 24x7 and be able to work nights/weekends as required.
- Ability to perform detailed Root Cause Analysis of problems.
- Ability to plan, manage time according to schedules, and provide status updates required.
- Ability to work to quickly learn new applications and resolve issues.
- Ability to clearly document and explain symptoms and solutions to complex problems.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Has the ability to be self-motivated and find answers on his/her own.


Additional Information

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The City of New York offers a comprehensive set of benefits and programs to employees, including health insurance, pension plan, Deferred Compensation Plan (with 457, 401K and Roth IRA options), pre-tax Commuter Benefit program, pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts programs and more. Additional benefits such as prescription drug coverage, dental benefits, vision care benefits and more are also available through District Council 37 – Local 2627, the union that represents employees in this title


To Apply

Applicants may visit the Jobs NYC website: www.nyc.gov/jobs and apply to Job ID: 693129. While all complete applications will be given consideration, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Hours/Shift

35 hours Weekly/Day.

Work Location

5 Manhattan West, NY, NY

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics or related field and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or

2. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and ten years of satisfactory full-time experience related to enterprise architecture, solutions architecture, network architecture and/or IT infrastructure systems; or

3. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.