WebSphere System Administrator

YOUR NEW COMPANY 

 Kirey is one of Europe's leading technology consulting and system integration groups, with a distinctive positioning in the field of data-driven innovation.Through a comprehensive portfolio of solutions including Data & AI, Cloud, Software Development, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure & Automation, and Monitoring, Kirey transforms data complexity into intuitive and accessible solutions, helping its clients achieve their business objectives.Headquartered in Italy, with a well-established international presence and nearly 1,500 employees, Kirey has successfully delivered more than 10,000 projects for leading clients across the Insurance, Banking, Manufacturing, Retail, Public Administration, Services & Energy sectors.At the heart of everything we do are our people. At Kirey, everyone has the opportunity to fully express their talent and play an active role in creating value for the company. This is made possible through continuous investment in improvement processes and training, the encouragement of innovation and creativity through skills development, and a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity, supported by dedicated initiatives.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for a WebSphere System Administrator to join an enterprise environment, responsible for administering, configuring, and supporting IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional and Liberty environments on on-premise infrastructures. 

The successful candidate will contribute to the management and evolution of middleware platforms, working closely with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Administer and manage IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional (Full Profile) and WebSphere Liberty environments on on-premise infrastructures;

• Configure, optimize, and maintain WebSphere cells, application servers, clusters, and middleware resources;

• Plan and execute migration activities between different versions of WebSphere Traditional and Liberty;

• Automate application deployments, middleware configurations, and operational activities using wsadmin, Jython/Jacl scripting, and Ansible;

• Configure and manage JDBC and JMS resources, Data Sources, Connection Factories, and messaging queues;

• Manage cell federation and distributed configurations across WebSphere environments;

• Implement and maintain observability, monitoring, and distributed tracing solutions using tools such as Instana and Dynatrace;

• Manage the lifecycle of SSL/TLS certificates, keystores, and truststores, ensuring secure communication between systems;

• Configure and integrate WebSphere with enterprise authentication services, including LDAP and Identity Providers;

• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and DevOps teams to continuously improve middleware platforms.

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience managing IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional and Liberty;

• Knowledge of wsadmin, Jython/Jacl, and Ansible;

• Knowledge of JDBC, JMS, and the main WebSphere architectures;

• Experience with observability and monitoring tools, preferably Instana and/or Dynatrace;

• Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificates, keystores, and truststores management;

• Knowledge of integration with LDAP and Identity Providers;

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in complex enterprise environments;

• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams;

• Strong problem-solving skills, precision, and a proactive approach;

• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience with WebSphere migration or upgrade activities;

• Experience automating infrastructure and middleware activities using Ansible and scripting;

• Knowledge of additional monitoring, observability, and distributed tracing tools and technologies;

• Experience working in highly complex enterprise technology environments.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a problem-solving oriented, precise, and proactive professional, able to manage activities with a good level of autonomy.The ideal candidate will also have the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative approach focused on continuous improvement.

WHAT WE OFFER

The proposed compensation includes a gross annual salary (RAL) between €40,000 and €45,000, depending on experience and skills.

IN ADDITION, WE OFFER

• Challenging and innovative projects.

• A dynamic and merit-based work environment.

• Agile team working methodology.

• Professional growth and career development opportunities.

• Training courses and certification programs.

• Welfare & Benefits package.

• Genuine smart working or full remote opportunities with flexible working hours.

JOIN US

Work location: Rome, Hybride

Our Hybrid Work strategy is designed to maximize the opportunities that remote working offers both our employees and the company. We believe that an employee's impact, contribution, and results are far more important than their physical location.Kirey is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and evaluate every application solely on the basis of merit.

PRIVACY NOTICE

Your personal data will be processed for recruitment purposes (implementation of pre-contractual measures) by Kirey S.r.l., the Data Controller, as well as by third parties involved in the recruitment process, including other companies subject to Kirey S.r.l.'s management and coordination.The Data Controller is Kirey S.r.l., with its registered office at Viale Francesco Restelli, 5 – 20124 Milan, Italy, represented by its Legal Representative pro tempore.For any questions regarding the processing of your personal data or to exercise your rights under Articles 15–22 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), including the right to lodge a complaint with the competent Supervisory Authority, you may contact the Data Controller at [email protected].Your personal data will be retained for a maximum period of 24 months (unless interrupted or suspended by applicable legal provisions) and, in any case, will not be disclosed beyond the parties involved in the recruitment process.The complete Privacy Notice pursuant to Articles 13 of the GDPR is available at: https://www.kireygroup.com/oven/media/Kirey-Job-applicants-Privacy-Policy-ex-art.-13-14-GDPR.pdf  or upon request by contacting [email protected].