Job Responsibilities:
· Troubleshoot and resolve middleware issues across development, testing, and production environments.
· Perform deployments of custom and Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) code/software.
· Install, configure, and manage clustered middleware applications located in Data Centers. Work with internal service groups as required to ensure system availability and uptime meet project requirements.
· Develop scripts to automate systems administration and monitoring activities.
· Analyze monitoring results to produce and implement recommendations for improving performance and operational efficiency of middleware components.
· Work with project Architects on issues related to middleware infrastructure design and architecture, including clustering and scalability, and assists with Proof Of Concept testing.
· Work with peers to define and characterize complex technology or process problems and develop & implement new solutions.
· Assist with the development of white papers, proposals, deliverables, and other documentation.
Required Experience & Skills:
· 5-7 years of J2EE Application Server administration experience in a large production environment, 3-5 years in a WebLogic shop.
· Ability to work night and weekend shifts as needed.
· Ability to exercise independent judgment in driving technical problems to resolution.
· Excellent troubleshooting and root cause-analysis skills.
· Excellent working knowledge of UNIX server technologies, including RHEL.
· Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
· Ability to mentor other team members in areas of technical expertise.
· Strong Working knowledge of:
· Database technologies, preferably Oracle.
· Local and Wide area networking technologies.
· Storage technologies including SAN.
Desired Experience & Skills:
· Experience with ADF Runtime 11.1.x, Oracle Service Bus, Oracle Enterprise Manager 11g/12c, LDAP services, SAP Business Objects Administration, F5 Load Balancers, VMWare and Windows Server technologies or equivalents.
· Experience installing and administering Commercial Off The Shelf tools packages such as CA Service Desk, IBM Rational ClearQuest, and SharePoint.
· 3-5 years of experience working in an outsourced/managed services environment.
· Familiarity with SDLC and/or other systems development methodologies.
· Experience developing project plans and work breakdown structures.