Websphere Administrator (with Tivoli and ISAM experience)-------------------Need GC, USC, EAD, OPT

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Websphere Administrator (with Tivoli and ISAM experience) Marlboro, Massachusetts 12-24 month contract. Need GC, USC, EAD, OPT Candidates that can do in-person interviews are preferred BUT the manager will consider strong candidates that can only interview over phone/skype only. We need Websphere people with Tivoli and ISAM experience. Description: From the manager: I would like to see more Security skills. From a keywords perspective someone having knowledge in IBM Security Access Manager (ISAM), Tivoli Access Manager (TAM), Tivoli Identity Management (TIM). Priority of top skills (not all are required): 1. ISAM, TAM, TIM (primary) 2. DataPower product and WSRR expertise 3. SOA security experience Roles and Responsibilities: • Provide WebSphere SOA (DataPower, WSRR, ISAM, ISDS etc.) Administration and Engineering Support, while working closely with Architecture, Application Development, Database, Server and Networking Teams. • Install and Configure DataPower, ISAM, ISDS, WSRR and apply patches, manage middleware infrastructure and monitor performance/troubleshooting alerts from commercial, and locally developed monitoring tools. • Responsible for middleware failure analysis and recovery. • Analyzes and resolves problems associated with ISAM, WSRR and DataPower. • Interact directly with internal customers or external service provider to negotiate solutions and implementation specifics. • Provide 24/7 on call support on a rotating basis. • Automate server management, and configuration management for WebSphere SOA, using DPBuddy, python, ruby, ant, perl and shell scripts. • Deploy new message flows, build MQ queue and channels, manage SSL keys, etc. • Manage/Monitor MQ/IIB/DataPower performance. • Manage and lead hardware and software migration and upgrade efforts of varying size and complexity. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent work experience. • 5-7 years of prior experience as a DataPower and WSRR Administrator with SOA security experience. • Strong experience in administration and support of IBM WebSphere SOA product family - IIB, DataPower and WebSphere MQ. • Experience with identity and access management products such as Oracle, IBM and/or CA (e.g., Tivoli Federated Identity Manager, Tivoli Access Manager, Webseal, Oracle Identity Federation, Oracle Access Manager, CA Netegrity Site Minder). • Experience in API Management products like IBM API Manager, Apigee, Mashery, Layer 7, etc. • Troubleshoot Integration and infrastructure issues. Integrate simple to moderately complex MQ, IIB, DataPower, WebServices applications • Strong administration skills in DataPower appliance • Hands on experience in setting up DataPower policies • Should be able to work collaboratively with other Infrastructure and Development groups to build, maintain the product roadmap • Must have hands on experience with XML, XPATH and XSLT Transformations, SOAP Validations XML schema • Must be familiar with DataPower troubleshooting, services instrumentation and logging • Must have working experience with web service security using LDAP, SiteMinder and DataPower • Must be familiar with Data Power – Load Balancer, SSL and HTTP protocols • Shell programming expertise. • Basic understanding of firewall • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and be able to adapt to changing business needs. Strong follow up skills and problem solving ability a must. • Must have strong analytical and interpersonal skills, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills. • Troubleshooting, debugging, and problem solving with complex integration across multiple platforms. • Knowledge of Windows, AIX , and Linux OS • Proficiency in networking for connectivity across WebSphere ESB and Native OS • High Availability configuration and knowledge. • Ability to coordinate triage teams for Production issues and resolution. Specific Product Skills 1. Knowledge of DataPower V6 and above a. DataPower configuration and administration b. General Networking and IP connectivity c. Basic Knowledge of IT security including certificate and key management. d. Basic configuration of DataPower Integration 1. MQ 2. MQ-MFT 3. http 2. Knowledge of WSRR 8 and above a. WSRR administration (apply fixes, patches, upgrade) b. Implement SOA Governance Policies c. Automate Governance Policy Enforcement d. Deploy endpoints to runtime environment If you are interested please share your resume to preethib @usmsystems(dot)com or can directly call me on 703 468 0398. USM Business Systems Inc. is a quickly developing worldwide System Integrator, Software and Product Development, IT Outsourcing and Technology assistance supplier headquartered in Chantilly, VA with off-shore delivery centers in India. We offer world-class ability in giving most astounding quality and administrations through industry best practices planned to convey remarkable worth to our customers. Utilizing our industry knowledge, administration service offering expertise and innovation abilities, we distinguish new business and innovation slants and create answers for help customers around the globe, giving top of the line solid and practical IT benefits which are cost effective services. Established in 1999, the organization has corner qualities in building and dealing with a Business Oriented IT environment with rich involvement in technology innovation, ERP and CRM counselling, Product Engineering, Business Intelligence, Data Management, SOA, BPM, Data Warehousing, SharePoint Consulting and IT Infrastructure. Our other offerings include modified solutions and administrations in ERP, CRM, Enterprise architecture, offshore advisory services ,e-commerce, Social , Mobile, Cloud, Analytics (SMAC) and DevOps. USM, a US ensured Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is perceived as one of the fastest developing IT Systems Integrator in the Washington, DC zone. Most as of late, USM was positioned #9 on the rundown of the Top administrations organizations in the DC Metro Area – Washington Business Journal (2011). We are a project-driven firm that reliably meets the IT needs of our State and Government customers through development and business keenness.