ibm iws tws platform administrator.

job summary:
Seeking a motivated and experienced IBM IWS / TWS Platform Administrator to manage and maintain our complex, high-availability IBM Workload Scheduler (IWS) environment running on AWS. The ideal candidate will have several years of hands-on experience with IBM IWS, along with a strong understanding of managing, troubleshooting, and optimizing a high-availability, cloud-based infrastructure. This role requires the ability to work in a dynamic environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and a willingness to engage with other technologies as needed.

 
location: Boston, Massachusetts
job type: Contract
salary: $65 - 70 per hour
work hours: 8am to 5pm
education: Bachelors
 
responsibilities:
- Administration and Maintenance: Oversee the administration of IBM IWS / TWS platform, ensuring optimal performance, availability, and reliability.

- AWS Management: Manage IWS running in an AWS cloud environment, leveraging best practices for performance tuning, scaling, and high availability.

- Job Scheduling and Deployment: Monitor, maintain, and configure job schedules, ensuring they run correctly in production environments.

- Troubleshooting and Support: Provide advanced troubleshooting and support for issues related to job scheduling, IWS components, and AWS infrastructure.

- Collaboration: Work closely with developers, systems engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of new jobs and processes.

- Automation and Scripting: Utilize scripting languages like Python to automate tasks and streamline processes.

- Documentation: Maintain thorough documentation of system configurations, changes, and processes.

 
qualifications:
- Experience: 3+ years of experience working with IBM IWS / TWS in a complex environment.

- AWS Proficiency: Hands-on experience managing IWS / TWS in an AWS cloud-based infrastructure with a focus on high availability and scalability.

Technical Skills:

- Strong knowledge of IBM IWS (TWS) components, job scheduling, and monitoring.

- Solid understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, IAM, and RDS.

- Proficiency in scripting with Python.

- Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with a proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues.

- Collaboration: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments and with technical/non-technical stakeholders.

 
skills: Nice-to-Have Skills:

- Java Development: Familiarity with Java for working on in-house applications that facilitate IWS job deployment.

- JavaScript/TypeScript: Knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript for front-end and back-end integration tasks.

- Database Knowledge: Understanding of relational database concepts, with experience in managing or working with databases such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle.

- SQL Proficiency: Strong skills in SQL for querying, analyzing, and troubleshooting data-related issues.

- Automation Tools: Experience with automation tools to enhance operational efficiency.

- IBM MQ Administration installing, configuring, and maintaining IBM MQ environments.



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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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