Lead Mainframe WebSphere Programming Support Lead

Key Required Skills:
Experience installing and maintaining mainframe systems software, WebSphere, Introscope, SMP/E or IBM Installation Manager, Knowledge of a scripting tool, preferably JYTHON.

Position Description:
·        Provide Mainframe System programming support to the Division of Mainframe Systems Software (DMSS) and support the stabilization of current and future WAS environments.
·        Build and document WebSphere cells on PPF, iPPF, MISF, HAF, and IHAF.
·        Build and document WebSphere cells on newly created WAS environments.
·        Configure the WebSphere variables for each cell and for each application server.
·        Configure the LDAP registry, the CICS connections, the IBM HTTP servers and plug-ins.
·        Create the self-signed server certificate, TCP port definitions for each application server.
·        Install and configure CA Introscope on each applicable server.

Basic Qualifications:
·        7 years of experience or more as a Mainframe Systems Engineer installing and maintaining systems software.
·        7 years of experience providing WebSphere application programming support and troubleshooting.
·        7 years of experience with IBM SMP/E to perform mainframe software installation and maintenance.
·        7 years of experience tuning and problem determination relating to current production applications and new applications being migrated through the software lifecycle.
·        5 years of experience using Introscope for WebSphere monitoring.
·        Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Required Skills:
·        Ability to analyze, develop, plan and perform mainframe operating system software installation and maintenance. 
·        Ability to implement, test and verify mainframe software.
·        Ability to identify, analyze and resolve mainframe software problems.

Desired Skills:
·        Prior Federal government experience
·        Self-starter, highly motivated individual who adapts and isn't afraid to volunteer in a dynamic work environment.
·        Strong attention to detail with an ability to operate effectively across multiple priorities.

Education:
·        Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
·        Must be able to obtain a Public Trust.