WebSphere Administrator; Liberty & Traditional WAS

CTG is seeking a Web Sphere Administrator to support production middleware infrastructure and the phased rollout of enterprise applications. This role involves hands‑on administration, troubleshooting, and collaboration with application and infrastructure teams.

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM Web Sphere Application Server Traditional (tWAS) and Web Sphere Liberty on Linux or UNIX.

• Manage Web Sphere Liberty configurations, including server.xml, bootstrap.properties, and jvm.options.

• Support production applications, perform upgrades and patches, and troubleshoot middleware and Java errors.

• Investigate incidents, perform root cause analysis, and document symptoms and solutions.

• Use Git and tools such as Ansible for configuration management and deployments.

• Coordinate with technical teams, prioritize work, and provide project status updates.

• Support systems operating around the clock, including night and weekend work when required.

• 5+ years of middleware administration experience, particularly with tWAS and Web Sphere Liberty.

• Experience with Ansible, Git, and middleware deployment automation.

• Experience with Jenkins, Cloud Bees, or similar CI/CD tools.

• Familiarity with Configuration as Code and Dev Ops practices.

• Experience administering IBM MQ, IBM HTTP Server, IBM Web Sphere Message Broker, Oracle Web Logic, or Cognos.

• Working knowledge of relational databases and SQL.

• Experience supporting large enterprise environments.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field and 4 years of relevant full‑time experience in data center operations, cloud operations, or complex IT infrastructure engineering;

• A bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant full‑time experience in those areas; or

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and the ability to work professionally with a diverse group are required.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $ to $ annually. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

Location: Manhattan, NY

Employment type: Permanent placement

Expected base salary: $135,000–$145,000 annually

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee‑based recruitment services for this role.

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results‑driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts.

With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today’s highest‑growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It’s a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities.…