WebSphere Administrator (Remote)

Active IRS MBI Clearance is highly desirable.

To be considered for work, A CANDIDATE MUST BE EITHER A U.S. CITIZEN OR PERMANENT RESIDENT ALIEN (No H1 visa holders). A CANDIDATE MUST ALSO HAVE A BACHELOR'S DEGREE.

Statement of Work:

The Modernized e-File (MeF) platform facilitates electronic filing of returns with the IRS, providing SOA-based web services for submission and web applications for IRS users to process returns. The platform validates returns, determines their disposition, and interfaces with other IRS systems for downstream processing. IBM has been developing and enhancing MeF since 2001.

Task Description:

We are seeking a WebSphere Administrator to install, maintain, and upgrade WebSphere Application Server v8.5.5.x. The role includes developing and maintaining installation scripts using JACL, Maven, and shell scripts.

Primary Duties:

• Installation, Maintenance, and Upgrade of WebSphere Application Server v8.x (30%)
  • Install, maintain, and upgrade WebSphere Application Server as part of the MeF application.
• Development of Automated Installation Scripts (30%)
  • Develop and maintain scripts using JACL, Maven, and shell scripts to automate the installation process.
• Application Integration Testing (30%)
  • Conduct integration testing to ensure applications function correctly within the MeF platform.
• Documentation (10%)
  • Document software design and code to maintain comprehensive records.

Required Skills/Level of Experience:

• WebSphere Application Server v8.x Administration and Development: 6 years
• JBoss and Apache Administration: 4 years
• Script Development using JACL, Maven, Shell, and Python: 4 years
• Redhat Ansible Playbook Development: 2 years

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with WebSphere MQ
• Experience with AWS, Redhat OpenShift, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Experience with IBM EWM for source code and defect management
• Experience with Java development

Other Required Skills:

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Engineering Workflow Management (EWM), formerly Rational Team Concert (RTC)
• CMMi Level 3
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Additional Requirements:

• Citizenship/Residency: Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident Alien with three or more years of U.S. residency as a Permanent Resident Alien. No H1 visa holders.
• Background Checks:
  • IRS Minimum Background Investigation MBI/ 58C Tier 2RS clearance required. Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizenship required for MBI/58C Tier 2RS.
  • IRS Full Background Investigation (FBI) clearance required to retain the position.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Zenius Corporation is a HUBZone-certified small business. Zenius specializes in providing Grants Management, IT Modernization, Acquisition Management, and Financial Management services to Federal agencies. Zenius is selected by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing companies in the DC Metro Area award for two years in a row 2021 and 2020. Zenius is also listed by Financial Times as one of the fastest-growing companies in the Americas in 2021. Zenius is an awardee of 2019 Best of Leesburg winner (Business Management Consultant category).

BENEFITS

Zenius Corporation is a very employee-oriented company. Join us now and help us grow

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid holidays and paid time off, medical insurance including health, vision, dental insurance, 401K matching, Flexible Spending Account and flexible schedules, as per business needs. We also work with our employees on training and professional certification plans that benefit the employee.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

Zenius Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Zenius complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Zenius Corporation expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.