IBM Middleware Engineer (AIX)

About the role

Leidos Australia is seeking an IBM Middleware Engineer to join its team in Canberra, working in complex, multi-vendor environments hosted on AIX. The engineer is responsible for deploying, administering and optimising IBM middleware technologies such as WebSphere Application Server, WebSeal, ISAM, ACE and WebSphere Liberty, supporting secure, reliable and high-performing middleware for critical business applications. The position is open only to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants.

Key responsibilities

• Install, configure and maintain IBM middleware products (WebSphere Application Server, WebSeal, ISAM, ACE, WebSphere Liberty) in AIX environments.
• Troubleshoot middleware issues, monitor system performance, support capacity planning and optimise platforms for availability and performance.
• Implement and manage security policies, authentication and authorisation using WebSeal and ISAM.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts and Infrastructure as Code for deployment and configuration, using tools such as Ansible, Puppet or similar.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure and security teams, maintain technical and operational documentation, contribute to disaster recovery and mentor junior team members.

Required profile

• An interest in middleware administration, automation, security integration and performance tuning.
• Stakeholder management, communication and complex problem-solving skills, with an adaptable approach to changing requirements.
• A commitment to continuous learning; IBM Certified System Administrator - WebSphere or related credentials are highly regarded.
• Australian citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Baseline security clearance.

Required skills

• IBM middleware: WebSphere Application Server, WebSeal, ISAM, ACE, WebSphere Liberty
• Infrastructure as Code and automation scripting (Ansible, Puppet or similar)
• AIX environments

What we offer

• Pay range of $96,300 to $120,400.
• Flexible arrangements including Life Days, part-time, job sharing and compressed hours.
• Free access to Headspace and MeQuilibrium, and over 120,000 on-demand courses.