Consultant Job

WebSphere Application Server / Websphere Liberty (WAS):

• Install, configure, and manage WebSphere Application Server / Websphere Liberty (v8.5.x / v9.x) environments in standalone and clustered setups.
• Create and manage application server profiles, clusters, node agents, and deployment managers.
• Perform deployments of J2EE applications (WAR/EAR) across environments and support troubleshooting with development teams.
• Configure JDBC, JMS, SSL, security realms, and WebSphere resources.
• Performance tuning, JVM heap management and tune JVM parameters (heap size, garbage collection policies) for optimal performance.
• Apply fix packs, patches, and perform upgrades.
• Automate tasks via scripting (wsadmin, Jython, Shell scripts).
• Monitor and analyze logs using native tools and 3rd-party monitoring solutions.

HCL Portal:

• Set up and manage WebSphere Portal environments for high availability and performance.
• Support integration with LDAP and SSO mechanisms.
• Troubleshoot portal access and rendering issues.
• Manage content deployment and versioning.
• Install, configure, and manage IBM WebSphere Portal environments (clustered and standalone).
• Manage WebSphere Portal configurations including themes, skins, portlets, pages, and virtual portals.
• Integrate WebSphere Portal with back-end systems and external applications.
• Configure and maintain portal security and access control.
• Maintain content repository and perform content staging and promotion across environments.

IBM DataPower Gateway:

• Configure, deploy, maintain, and monitor services (XML Firewall, Multi-Protocol Gateway, Web Service Proxy).
• Manage certificates, cryptographic profiles, and secure connectivity.
• Troubleshoot SOAP/REST web services, SSL handshake issues, and routing problems.
• Manage XML Firewall, Multi-Protocol Gateway (MPGW), Web Services Proxy (WSP), and Loopback services.
• Backup and restore configurations, apply firmware updates, and monitor appliance health/performance.
• Use CLI, Web GUI, and SOMA scripts for configuration and automation tasks.

IBM WebSphere MQ Administration

• Install, upgrade, and configure IBM MQ components on distributed platforms.
• Set up MQ queue managers, local/remote queues, channels, listeners, and transmission queues.
• Configure MQ clusters for load balancing and high availability.
• Apply fix packs, patches, and manage MQ version upgrades.

• Manage MQ objects including queues, topics, channels, subscriptions, and security settings.
• Monitor and maintain MQ queue depth, channel health, and message flow performance.
• Set up and manage MQ client connections, bindings, and SSL/TLS certificates for secure communication.
• Work with application teams to provision messaging resources and troubleshoot integration issues.
• Implement and maintain security controls using CHLAUTH, blockIP2, and MQ authorization settings.

• Use native tools (e.g., runmqsc, dspmq, mqmon) and 3rd-party monitoring tools (e.g., MQ Explorer, AppDynamics, Dynatrace, Splunk) to analyze performance.
• Tune channel parameters, buffer sizes, and log files for optimal throughput.
• Configure alerts for queue depth thresholds, unresponsive channels, and message backlogs.

• Write administrative and automation scripts using Shell, Perl, Python, or PowerShell.
• Automate health checks, routine maintenance tasks, and failover procedures.

• Participate in designing and implementing DR strategies.
• Configure and maintain HA environments.
• Perform MQ data backup and restore procedures.

• Maintain detailed documentation for installations, configurations, and change procedures.
• Comply with enterprise change control and incident management policies (ITIL framework).
• Participate in audits and support compliance activities (SOX, PCI, GDPR, etc.).
• Strong hands-on experience with IBM MQ on Unix/Linux platforms and Appliances.
• In-depth knowledge of MQ architecture: queue managers, channels, queues, message flows.
• Experience with MQ clustering, multi-instance queue managers, and shared queues.
• Familiarity with MQ Advanced features.
• Understanding of SSL/TLS configuration, certificate management, and secure MQ messaging.
• Scripting experience for automation (e.g., Bash, Shell, Python).
• Familiar with MQ monitoring tools.
  

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• 4-6 Total years of experience
• Hands-on experience with WebSphere Application Server and Portal.
• Experience with IBM DataPower administration.
• Strong understanding of networking, load balancing, firewall rules, and DNS.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Working knowledge of scripting (Jython, Python, Shell).
• Experience with change management processes.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments and using monitoring/logging tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in IBM technologies.
• Experience with monitoring tools.
• Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and service meshes.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Customer-focused and proactive problem-solver.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and QA teams to support application lifecycle management.
• Participate in on-call rotation and perform after-hours deployments or maintenance as needed.
• Document installation procedures, configuration baselines, and troubleshooting guides.
• Contribute to capacity planning, performance tuning, and disaster recovery initiatives.