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Infrastructure Integration Specialist (N/S) - Senior
Toronto , Ontario , Canada | 2025-05-26 12:27:13
SUMMARY
We are seeking an experienced Infrastructure Integration Specialist to support the SPDC Operations and Application teams during a critical data center migration. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience managing large-scale enterprise networks and applications, with deep expertise in WebSphere Application Server (WAS), JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP), and Linux/Unix environments. Responsibilities include configuring and deploying middleware, managing virtual and physical migrations, and ensuring application integrity post-migration. Proficiency in shell scripting, SSL configuration, and system hardening is essential. This hybrid role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless transitions without service disruptions.
 
 
Description

A Note on Assignment Type:

 

This position is currently listed as "Onsite"; however, the Assignment under this request will provisionally be "Hybrid", working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment, you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager's requirements for the Project you are assigned to.

 

Scope

 

  • Provide specialized technological support to the SPDC Operations and Application teams to ensure smooth data centre migration and no disruption in service for critical MAG operations and applications.

 

Assignment Deliverables

 

  • Augment the current data centre team to assist with the physical and virtual migrations of devices and application environments.
  • Manage host and middleware configuration and management, virtualization, deployment.
  • Build, deploy, manage, and support the SPDC in the new GDC cage. 
  • Perform integration testing ahead of User Acceptance Testing. 
  • Test to validate applications are accessible and functioning once migrated.
Skills
 
Experience and Skill Set Requirements

A Note on the VOR Master Service Agreement:

 

The VOR Master Service Agreement which expires on April 5, 2026, leaves some Contracts with funding unassigned for fiscal 2026-27. If the current statement of work expires on March 31, 2026, the remaining funds can be used to exercise an option to extend the SOW beyond March 31, 2026, based on business case approvals. Such extensions will be allowable, only if the Master Service Agreement is extended beyond April 5, 2026, and be upon the same terms, conditions, and covenants contained in the SOW.  

 

The start date is subject to change based on security clearances and contract signing timelines.

 

Experience and Skillset Requirements

 

Mandatory Requirements

 

  • 8+ years experience managing/supporting large enterprise multi-tiered network, infrastructure, and applications
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with the following:
    • WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
    • JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)
    • General OS and Infrastructure

 

Desired Skills and Experience

 


WebSphere Application Server (WAS)

  • Installation and configuration of WAS in both standalone and federated (ND/DMGR) setups
  • Creation and management of profiles (cell, node, application server)
  • Deployment of enterprise applications (EAR, WAR, JAR)
  • JVM tuning and garbage collection management
  • SSL configuration, keystore/truststore management (e.g. ikeyman)
  • Understanding of WebSphere security realms
  • Troubleshooting startup issues, hung threads, application performance

 

JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)

  • Installation and configuration of JBoss EAP (7.x or later versions) on Linux
  • Migration from JBOSS Community to JBOSS EAP
  • Standalone mode configuration
  • Application deployment and tuning
  • Datasource configuration (JDBC, XA)
  • Log management and troubleshooting 

 

General OS and Infrastructure Skills

  • Strong Linux/Unix command-line skills
  • Shell scripting (Bash, Python preferred) for automation
  • Knowledge of file systems, systemd, networking basics
  • Experience with load balancers and their integration with WAS/JBoss
  • Understanding of firewalls, ports, and secure communications (SSL, TLS)

 

Security

  • Hardening of WAS and JBoss installations
  • Patch management and vulnerability remediation
  • Audit and logging best practices

 

Resumes Evaluation/Criteria:

 

Criteria 1: WebSphere Application Server (WAS) - 35 Points

  • Experience installing and configuration of WAS in both standalone and federated (ND/DMGR) setups
  • Experience creating and managing profiles (cell, node, application server)
  • Experience deploying enterprise applications (EAR, WAR, JAR)
  • Experience with JVM tuning and garbage collection management
  • Knowledge of SSL configuration, keystore/truststore management (e.g. ikeyman)
  • Understanding of WebSphere security realms

 

Criteria 2: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP) - 35 Points

  • Experience installing and configuration of JBoss EAP (7.x or later versions) on Linux
  • Experience migrating from JBOSS Community to JBOSS EAP
  • Experience with standalone mode configuration
  • Experience application deployment and tuning
  • Experience with datasource configuration (JDBC, XA)
  • Knowledge of log management and troubleshooting

 

Criteria 3: General OS, Infrastructure, and Security Skills - 25 Points

  • Strong experience with Linux/Unix command-line and shell scripting (Bash, Python preferred) for automation
  • Knowledge of file systems, systemd, networking basics
  • Experience with load balancers and their integration with WAS/JBoss
  • Understanding of firewalls, ports, and secure communications (SSL, TLS)
  • Experience with hardening of WAS and JBoss installations
  • Experience with patch management and vulnerability remediation

 

Criteria 4: Public Sector Experience - 5 Points

  •  At least five (5) years of public sector experience

 

 

Knowledge Transfer

 

What needs to be KT

  • Build books, technical designs, methods of procedure, architecture documents, configuration documents

 

To whom

  • Manager / Project Manager / Team members

 

When

  • 1:1 meetings / team meetings / documentation in online repository, throughout the duration of the project lifecycle
Supplier Comments

Max no of submission- 1 (one)

 

This position is currently listed as "Onsite"; however, the Assignment under this request will provisionally be "Hybrid", working 7.25 hours per calendar day, sometime between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM (excluding breaks) Monday to Friday inclusive, unless otherwise identified. These conditions are subject to change as the OPS reflects on its current situation. During the duration of the assignment, you will be under the discretion of the Hiring Manager's requirements for the Project you are assigned to.

 

 

 

Must haves:

 

8+ years experience managing/supporting large enterprise multi-tiered network, infrastructure, and applications.

·        Extensive knowledge and experience with the following:

o   WebSphere Application Server (WAS)

o   JBoss Enterprise Application Platform (EAP)

General OS and Infrastructure