How to hire a web sphere administrator

How to hire a web sphere administrator, step by step

Here's a step-by-step web sphere administrator hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a web sphere administrator job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new web sphere administrator
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The web sphere administrator hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   A web sphere administrator's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, web sphere administrators from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents web sphere administrator salaries for various positions.

   Type of Web Sphere Administrator	Description	Hourly rate
   Web Sphere Administrator	Computer networks are critical parts of almost every organization. Network and computer systems administrators are responsible for the day-to-day operation of these networks.	$32-53
   Facilities Administrator	A facilities administrator is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of facilities, as well as the stability and efficiency of equipment and machinery to support business functions and operations. Facilities administrators monitor the adequacy of inventories and call for repairs for maintenance... Show more	$22-50
   Clinic Administrator	A clinic administrator is primarily in charge of overseeing the daily operations in a clinic or similar establishment, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. Their responsibilities include setting objectives, managing the budgets and schedules, supervising insurance procedures, spearheading new programs and treatments, and developing strategies to optimize clinic operations... Show more	$23-50

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Web Application
   • Windows
   • Linux
   • IBM Websphere
   • Application Server
   • Web Servers
   • Queues
   • IBM Http Server
   • Java
   • LDAP
   • Production Environment
   • SSL
   • Websphere MQ
   • Data Source

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   Responsibilities:

   • Achieve dynamic provisioning on EC2 with Knife-EC2 plug-in.
   • Used JACL scripts and shell scripts to automate the deployments and configuration of WebSphere.
   • Create scripts to automate routine tasks including log rotation and restarts, deployment script using python and wsadmin.
   • Experience in setting up multiple domains, including machines, manage servers, node managers and clusters in all the environments.
   • Install and configure Jenkins to automate the WebSphere application deployments.
   • Key role in managing content and organizational structure for several company websites and internal Intranet website, distribution of electronic communications.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your web sphere administrator job description helps attract top candidates to the position. A web sphere administrator salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for a web sphere administrator in Alabama may be lower than in Washington, and an entry-level web sphere administrator usually earns less than a senior-level web sphere administrator. Additionally, a web sphere administrator with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average web sphere administrator salary

   $87,060yearly

   $41.86 hourly rate

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   Entry-level web sphere administrator salary

   $67,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 15, 2025

   Average web sphere administrator salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$101,744	$49
   2	Indiana	$95,989	$46
   3	South Carolina	$95,450	$46
   4	New Jersey	$92,006	$44
   5	Texas	$90,106	$43
   6	Maryland	$89,317	$43
   7	Arizona	$89,212	$43
   8	New York	$89,149	$43
   9	Delaware	$87,504	$42
   10	Colorado	$86,962	$42
   11	Minnesota	$85,381	$41
   12	Massachusetts	$84,172	$40
   13	Missouri	$83,902	$40
   14	Georgia	$82,704	$40
   15	Pennsylvania	$82,611	$40
   16	Wisconsin	$82,507	$40
   17	North Carolina	$82,177	$40
   18	Connecticut	$81,939	$39
   19	Illinois	$81,150	$39
   20	Ohio	$80,410	$39

   Average web sphere administrator salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	JPMorgan Chase & Co.	$120,661	$58.01	20
   2	MUFG EMEA	$120,359	$57.86
   3	Nordstrom	$114,879	$55.23	3
   4	MoneyGram International	$110,765	$53.25
   5	Fossil	$105,704	$50.82
   6	Illumina	$104,159	$50.08
   7	CTG	$103,717	$49.86	14
   8	Staples	$100,875	$48.50	3
   9	HealthNow	$100,767	$48.45
   10	Men's Wearhouse	$99,335	$47.76
   11	Unisys	$97,925	$47.08	1
   12	TSYS	$97,452	$46.85
   13	Unitedheath Group	$95,428	$45.88	1
   14	Alight Solutions	$94,377	$45.37	1
   15	Pace Inc	$93,622	$45.01
   16	Randstad North America, Inc.	$92,242	$44.35	13
   17	Arcadia.io	$91,989	$44.23
   18	RCR Technology	$91,762	$44.12
   19	ADESA	$91,750	$44.11	5
   20	Ameri 100	$91,592	$44.03

4. Writing a web sphere administrator job description

   A job description for a web sphere administrator role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a web sphere administrator job description:

   Web sphere administrator job description example

   Are you a creative thinker who loves to be on the cutting edge, solving problems though innovative technology solutions? Are you passionate about customer strategy, digital design, marketing, and platform development? Our Customer & Marketing Offering Portfolio integrates the differentiated customer and marketing businesses that support the mission-critical goals of federal, state and local government agencies, and higher education institutions. By joining our team, you will play a vital role in making an impact for our clients and the people they serve through our growth strategy, enhanced user experiences, and engagement through the entire lifecycle of customers' interactions with the public sector.
   Work you'll do
   
   As a Project Delivery Specialist in the Technology group you will:
   
   + Support Implementation and Operations Management best practices
   
   + Lead and support tasks and portions of the project scope on engagements related but not limited to Systems Implementation, Operations & Maintenance and Helpdesk Operations
   
   + P erform analysis and diagnosis of client issues
   
   + Demonstrate a foundational understanding of the client environment and overall project scope
   
   + Identify and solve problems using analysis, experience, and judgment
   
   + Independently perform tasks with some guidance to execute a portion of the project scope
   
   The team
   
   Deloitte's Government and Public Services (GPS) practice - our people, ideas, technology and outcomes-is designed for impact. Serving federal, state, & local government clients as well as public higher education institutions, our team of over 15,000+ professionals brings fresh perspective to help clients anticipate disruption, reimagine the possible, and fulfill their mission promise.
   
   The GPS Human Services Transformation offering designs and implements large, complex systems development and transformation projects to Human Service agencies across federal, state, and local government agencies as well as higher education institutions. With end-users, customers, and workers at the center, we collaborate with our clients to deliver quality human services and work to support individuals in need. Some areas that we focus on include Children Services, Eligibility & Enrollment, Child Support Enforcement, and Labor & Workforce Development.
   
   Qualifications
   
   Required:
   
   + 5 year of consulting and/or industry experience
   
   + 5 year of Websphere admin experience
   
   All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right web sphere administrator for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with web sphere administrators they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit web sphere administrators who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your web sphere administrator job on Zippia to find and recruit web sphere administrator candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as dice, engineering.com, stack overflow, it job pro.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit web sphere administrators, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   Sometimes, it's not enough to interview web sphere administrator candidates, so you can ask them to do a test project. If you are not a technical person and don't know what a test project should be, you can use these websites:

   • TestDome
   • CodeSignal
   • Testlify
   • BarRaiser
   • Coderbyte

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new web sphere administrator

   Once you have selected a candidate for the web sphere administrator position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   After that, you can create an onboarding schedule for a new web sphere administrator. Human Resources and the hiring manager should complete Employee Action Forms. Human Resources should also ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc., and that new employee files are created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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