JobPosting_ITS53_WebSphereAdmin-FY14-DOT-002.docx

Specifications for ITS53 Staff Augmentation Posting ITS53_WebSphereAdmin-FY14-DOT-002 WebSphere Admin __ New Posting _X_ RePosting: _X_ No suitable resumes received, reposted with no changes (please do not resubmit resumes)

General Requirements:

CORI requirements: _X_After candidate selection __ Other (including special requirements):

Interview requirements: _X_ Initial contact by phone, interview may be in person __ Other:

Maximum acceptable hourly rate: $_95.00__

May be filled PRIOR TO CLOSE DATE: __Yes _X_No

Additional Resume Submission Specifications and Requirements:

· Total number of positions sought: _1_

· Maximum number of resumes per ITS53 Vendors: _5_

· All Bidders must complete line item on Candidate Bid Sheet for each resume submitted.

· Resumes and Candidate Bid Sheet must be emailed to: john.cadorette@state.ma.us

· The subject line of the email must read: ITS53_WebSphereAdmin-FY14-DOT-002

· If more than one vendor submits the same candidate name, then the lowest bill rate is used or if bill rate is the same then the vendor with the earliest submittal date to issuer is used.

· No phone calls please – email questions to: john.cadorette@state.ma.us

· Indicate on resume if candidate is presently working for another State Agency or has worked for another State Agency within the past 12 months (if so, indicate State Agency name)

· Include candidate Pay Rate in the email that accompanies the resume

· Rates are all-inclusive (travel and any additional expenses are included in the rate)

Worksite Address: MassDOT, RMV Division, 25 Newport Ave, Quincy, MA 02171 Contract Length: 1 Year (renewable) Project(s) Duration: N/A Hours per Week: ~40 Other Schedule Related: none

Interviewer: John Reinikainen, IDEA Manager, RMVM

Rate Card Title from the Rate Card posted on Comm-PASS: Application Architect – Senior

WebSphere Administrator-System Installation

Summary of the Position This position is with the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) Registry of Motor Vehicles Modernization (RMVM) Program. The RMVM is searching for a talented IBM WebSphere Administrator with experience installing, configuring, and supporting IBM WebSphere Applications (e.g. FileNet, Rational Suite, ISIM/ISAM, WebSphere Message Broker, DataPower, and WebSphere MQ etc…) to join its new Service Delivery Team. Do you have a strong sense of ownership? Do you want an environment that will allow you to work autonomously and stretch your technical expertise? If you are a self-starter who would like the opportunity to work in a startup-like environment working within the RMVM Program implementing the Commonwealth’s new licensing and registration system, we’d love to talk to you.

A key component of this position is that this person becomes part of a team that will support and maintain the RMVM new licensing and registration systems. This position provides strategic guidance to the program team, senior management, vendors, MassDOT and the Commonwealth Information Technology Division (ITD). This role will act as the main point of contact for the RMVM development projects with respect to WebSphere Administration (both development and production environments). This position is part of the established governance structure managed by the RMVM Executive Program Manager Primary Responsibilities This position reports to the Technical Operations Lead and collaborates with a small team of engineers. This role works with cross functional teams and is responsible for the planning, design, implementation, configuration and optimization of several large scale and complex IBM WebSphere environments.

The RMVM solution is a mixture of Oracle middleware and databases (e.g. Fusion/WebLogic), Informatica data management (e.g. MDM, ILM, CDC), and IBM identity management (e.g. ISIM/ISAM) and software development (Rational) applications. This individual will need to be well versed in all aspects of IBM WebSphere administration and operations including a strong understanding of the underlying scripts and application configuration management. This person will also install and configure web based applications (e.g. FileNet, Rational Suite, ISIM/ISAM, etc…), apply patches, manage middleware infrastructure and monitor performance along with troubleshooting alerts with reports from monitoring software across multiple environments ranging from development to production. This position will involve interaction with other entities such as MassDOT IT and Commonwealth of Mass ITD teams and management.

This position requires that this person be the subject matter expert (SME) involving the IBM WebSphere (e.g. FileNet, Rational Suite, ISIM/ISAM, WebSphere Message Broker, DataPower, WSRR and WebSphere MQ etc…) technologies. This position will perform the following functions: define, implement, test, maintain/administer and troubleshoot IBM middleware installed on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform. This role will also provide project and release management oversight for the deployment of RMVM code/applications.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

a. Identify changes needed in the IBM WebSphere middleware infrastructure configuration to achieve technology objectives and organization goals

b. Define and develop optimized environments in support of budget plans and make recommendations for ways to improve performance and reduce costs in managing the development and production environments

c. Define, develop and support the infrastructure strategy reviews by performing applicable analysis in effectively managing development and production environments

d. Define and implement middleware and web technologies and infrastructure changes for platforms, performance and alerting.

e. Define tools and procedures for daily operational support

f. Define standards and processes (automated and repeatable) using best practice automation strategies using Puppet and other related technologies

g. Deploy, promote and track code base and data from development to production environments through structured and documented SDLC framework

h. Facilitate knowledge transfer and provide mentorship to MassDOT IT teams

i. Support application activities that require scripting/programming in languages such as, JAVA, Perl, shell, SQL, Ruby, Puppet scripting, etc…

j. Ensure that any requested/required changes to development and production environments go through a comprehensive impact analysis, are scheduled with required lead time, and are well communicated across project and cross-functional teams

k. Coordinate various software/hardware upgrades of development and production environments

l. Provide technical oversight to middleware infrastructure implementation projects and Proof of Technology/Concept initiatives

m. Analyze system response times and determine tuning recommendations to improve performance of development and production environments

n. Manage incident and resolution process; serve as the focal point for IBM WebSphere infrastructure related issues/crisis resolution for development and production environments

o. Ensure communication of process and procedure changes to key stakeholders

p. Design an effective test plan for any new / changed infrastructure technology and work with Project Managers, QA / Testing Managers and Release Managers to ensure its implementation

q. Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives, where applicable

r. Produce and maintain an inventory of components within each environment along with a calendar of current and planned environment usage

Qualifications Education, Skills and Competencies:

Experience should include but not limited to:

a. BS in Computer Science (or equivalent), relevant professional certifications or proven equivalent work experience

b. 5 - 7 years of WebSphere administration running on a Linux Operating System (preferably Red Hat Linux)

c. Extensive experience in installing and configuring web application products in highly available and fault tolerance environment

d. Extensive experience with the FileNet and ISIM/ISAM applications and administration is plus

e. Minimum 5 years progressive experience with web technologies like XML, XSLT, HTML, HTTP(S), LDAP, JSP, Apache Struts, ANT, IIS, Web Services, Apache, Tomcat, JBoss, etc…

f. Administration skills in DataPower appliance.

g. Experience in setting up DataPower policies, setting up security and upgrading firmware.

h. Experience working with UDDI and Registry tools

i. Minimum 5 years with Java and JDBC connection configurations

j. Minimum 5 years Oracle client DB connection configurations

k. Minimum 2 years writing automation scripts using various technologies (e.g. Bash, Perl, Ruby, Python, WebLogic Scripting Tool PowerShell, VB Script, T-SQL, ANSI SQL, etc…)

l. Must be able to work independently with little supervision

m. Prior experience on projects with federal, state or local government is desirable, but not required

n. Prior experience with ITIL v3 is a plus

o. Be able to work collaboratively with other Infrastructure and Development groups to build, maintain the product roadmap.

p. Must have strong analytical and interpersonal skills, as well as outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

q. The following technical skills are a plus: DB2, Oracle DB, Tomcat, Apache, LDAP, Tivoli Monitoring platforms.

RMV Modernization Program Summary

The RMV is responsible for the issuance of all Massachusetts driver’s licenses, vehicle registrations and titles, processing over 6 million transactions daily and collecting over $1 Billion in revenue annually. The RMV also handles a number of additional areas such as safety and emissions inspections, excise tax collection, citation processing, un-paid parking ticket enforcement and administration of the Safe Driver Program. Some of the RMV’s major external partners include Law Enforcement, the Courts, municipalities, Insurance Agents and Companies, auto dealers, and AAA among others. The mission of the RMV is constantly expanding and new enhancements are being introduced regularly, most recently the Ignition Interlock system and expanded internet transaction capability. However, the technical limitations of the system are a major limiting factor in achieving the RMV’s future goals. Recognizing the need for an upgrade to both the underlying system infrastructure and the business environment responsible for delivery of services to the RMV’s customers and partners, MassDOT has received approval for capital funding to replace ALARS. The scope of the ALARS replacement project includes the design, development, configuration, implementation, and deployment of the new system. Funding for the full 5 year phased effort is anticipated to be provided through FY 16. For those joining this modernization effort, we expect significant opportunities to support the ongoing operations of the RMV and other areas within MassDOT.

A program team has been established and has already accomplished the following major milestones:

· Contracted with Deloitte to be the system integrator.

· Created program schedule and established the governance structure.

· Begin efforts to support gathering high level business and technical requirements.

Upcoming activity over the next year includes:

· Complete the general system design and gathering of high level requirements through requirements sessions.

· Kickoff change management activities including planning for training.

· Planning and positioning for data conversion.

· Establish User Acceptance Test plan.

· Establish solution architecture, security, and technical infrastructure.

If you are interested in being part of an innovative and exciting effort that will influence the design of RMV’s business in the future and you are motivated by actively participating in the introduction of significant changes to the RMV environment, this is an ideal opportunity for you.