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Sr. Systems Engineer - WebSphere/WebLogic

Posting Details

Position Information

Functional Title Sr. Systems Engineer - WebSphere/WebLogic
Recruitment Category Type Standard
Functional Category Information Technology
Grade IT.8
FLSA Status Exempt
Requisition Number 24-0264
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Level Non-Management
Job Code N/A
Job Description Summary
Organization Name IT Application Services
Reports to Section Manager, Application Development Solutions (ADS)
Full or Part Time Full Time
If Part Time how many hours per week
Regular or Temporary Regular
Position End Date (if temporary)
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday
8am – 5pm
Position Location Laurel
Position Summary Information

General Summary
This is a non-merit system, employment-at-will, long-term contract position.

This position cannot be performed 100% remotely. Some onsite work is required.

The Sr. Systems Engineer – WebSphere/WebLogic is responsible for the design, implementation and maintenance of WSSC Water portal services. Also participates in the ongoing migration of generic applications to web-enabled portal services and new releases under systems operations.
Essential Functions
  • Administers, customizes, and supports complex IBM WebSphere Portal and Application Server infrastructure hosting J2EE/SOA applications


  • Administers, customizes, and supports complex Oracle WebLogic Server infrastructure hosting J2EE/SOA applications

  • Implements application server clustering; applies application server patches, fix packs, and service packs

  • Conducts performance tuning (JVM tunning); configures and updates SSL certificates, data sources, and JDBC connection pool

  • Implements complex infrastructure with interfaces to back-end systems using WebSphere MQ & mainframe (HATS) through various mechanisms

  • Manages all aspects of a multi-platform application environment including day-to-day support, database and systems administration, and general troubleshooting

  • Deploys J2EE business applications into production

  • Supports the installation and customization of business applications and systems

  • Supports the cross-platform connectivity of WebSphere, Oracle, and applications that are based on these products across OS/390, CICS, Win2K3, OS/2, via CTCA, TCP/IP, and SNA

  • Configures and integrates WebSphere and WebLogic using J2EE technology – JDBC, JMS, JNDI, RMI, and mainframe

  • Writes shell scripts to handle complex automation/administration using shell scripting languages

  • Sets up system tools monitoring thread usage, connection pool usage, CPU usage, memory usage, etc.

  • Works closely with developers, DBAs, and vendors to troubleshoot application issues
Other Functions
Performs other duties as assigned
Work Environment And Physical Demands
Business casual office environment
Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
  • Knowledge of web services dealing with a mainframe


  • Knowledge of LDAP

  • Ability to provide excellent administration and support services in a multi-platform application environment

  • Ability to communicate effectively with employees with varied technical knowledge and experience across the organization
Minimum Education, Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years web services support experience that includes the following:
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server and portal administration HCL digital experience administration
  • Oracle WebLogic (WLS, WLI), OBIEE, iPlanet Web Server, Sun One Web Servers & Apache Web Server administration
  • Single Sign-On (SSO) solutions
  • Java/portal applications deployment on the server
  • RedHat Linux and Windows OS
  • Shell scripting and Perl/Python scripting
  • Performance monitoring and tuning
  • Clustered environment
  • Load balancers


OR

High school diploma (or equivalent) and 9+ years web services support experience that includes the following:
  • IBM WebSphere Application Server and portal administration HCL digital experience administration
  • Oracle WebLogic (WLS, WLI), OBIEE, iPlanet Web Server, Sun One Web Servers & Apache web server administration
  • Single sign-on (SSO) solutions
  • Java/portal applications deployment on the server
  • RedHat Linux and Windows OS
  • Shell scripting and Perl/Python scripting
  • Performance monitoring and tuning
  • Clustered environment
  • Load balancers
Additional Requirements
N/A
Preferences
Systems Engineering professional certification
Salary $90,731 - $154,242
Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.
Close Date 06/13/2024
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
Optional Documents