Sr. Systems Administrator - IBM Stack

Date: Sep 23, 2025

Location:

Any city, TN, US, 99999

Req ID: 32878

Work Mode: Virtual (Exception only)

Be part of a team that unleashes the power of leading-edge technologies to help improve the health and well-being of those most vulnerable in our country and communities. Working at Gainwell carries its rewards. You’ll have an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. You’ll add to your technical credentials and certifications while enjoying a generous, flexible vacation policy and educational assistance. We also have comprehensive leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

Summary

As Sr. Systems Administrator - IBM Stack at Gainwell, you can contribute your skills as we harness the power of technology to help our clients improve the health and well-being of the members they serve — a community’s most vulnerable. Connect your passion with purpose, teaming with people who thrive on finding innovative solutions to some of healthcare’s biggest challenges. Here are the details on this position.

Your role in our mission

Serve as a Senior System Administrator for the IBM technology stack maintaining, configuring, and optimizing enterprise applications, middleware, and infrastructure components within the IBM ecosystem. The position requires strong technical expertise, hands-on administration, and the ability to collaborate across teams to ensure high availability, security, and performance of IBM systems that support critical business applications.

System Administration & Support

IBM BAW 8.6.x, IBM WAS 8.5.x/9.x, IBM WSRR 8.5.x, IBM ACE 11.x/12.x, IBM MQ 9.x, IBM DataPower Gateway 10.x, Progress Corticon 6.x Administration, Installation, Configuration, Upgrade, Applying Fix Packs, Optimization, Support, Deploy Interfaces and Troubleshooting including Process Center, Process Server and Deployment manager in accordance with the architecture
On Call Production Support for the IBM BPM, WAS, ACE, MQ, WSRR and DataPower Environments on rotation basis.
Defines configuration management and deployment strategies for SOA infrastructure
Configure Load Balancing, SSL/TLS Connections
Implement FIPS and STIGS across SOA infrastructure
Automate server management, and configuration management for IBM SOA, JACL, python, Jenkins, Maven, ant, Perl and shell scripts
Manage, Monitor, and Performance tuning of WAS/BPM/WSRR/ACE/MQ
Middleware failure analysis and recovery
Work closely with Architecture, Application Development, Database, Server and Networking Teams
Manage day-to-day system development and maintenance activities

Application & Environment Management

Support deployment and integration of enterprise applications built on the IBM stack.
Work with development and operations teams to manage application lifecycles, troubleshoot issues, and optimize environments.
Maintain system documentation, configuration standards, and operating procedures.

Security & Compliance

Implement and enforce security best practices, access controls, and compliance requirements across IBM systems.
Conduct regular system audits and participate in IT governance processes.

Collaboration & Advisory

Partner with architects, developers, and business stakeholders to design and implement reliable, scalable, and secure IBM-based solutions.
Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and support to junior administrators and technical staff.
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) in IBM system technologies, advising on solution design and enhancements.

What we're looking for

9+ years of experience Administering, Installing, Configuring, Managing, Supporting, and Troubleshooting ACE, MQ, WAS, BPM, and WSRR on RHEL and Windows.

5+ years of experience administering IBM technologies (WebSphere, DB2, MQ, Tivoli, or equivalent).
SOA Tools (ESB, Testing, Registry, Policy Manager, etc.)
Broad knowledge ofSOA and lifecycle methodology
SOA policies
Well-developed analytical and troubleshooting intellect
IIB, MQ, DataPower, and APIM
Strong understanding of enterprise system administration, including networking, storage, virtualization, and security principles.
Hands-on experience with performance tuning, monitoring tools, and system automation.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex issues across applications, middleware, and infrastructure.

Preferred Qualifications

IBM Certified System Administrator or equivalent certifications.
Experience with automation and orchestration tools (Ansible, PowerShell, Python).
Familiarity with hybrid cloud integration and DevOps practices.
Prior experience in large-scale, highly regulated enterprise environments.

What you should expect in this role

Fully remote opportunity with the option to work anywhere within the United States
Opportunities to travel through your work (0-10%)
Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate business needs and travel as required
Video cameras must be used during all interviews, as well as during the initial week of orientation

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The deadline to submit applications for this posting is September 29, 2025

The pay range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Put your passion to work at Gainwell. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career in a company that values work flexibility, learning, and career development. All salaried, full-time candidates are eligible for our generous, flexible vacation policy, a 401(k) employer match, comprehensive health benefits, and educational assistance. We also have a variety of leadership and technical development academies to help build your skills and capabilities.

We believe nothing is impossible when you bring together people who care deeply about making healthcare work better for everyone. Build your career with Gainwell, an industry leader. You’ll be joining a company where collaboration, innovation, and inclusion fuel our growth. Learn more about Gainwell at our company website and visit our Careers site for all available job role openings.

Gainwell Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer, where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition), age, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.