What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Middleware Administrator position at Synectics?
Description :
- Under broad supervision, designs and secures computer databases to store, track, and maintain a large volume of critical business information.
- Develops database models and coordinates projects.
- The Senior Middleware Administrator is responsible for supporting all aspects of the GDOL Middleware environment, including, but not limited to, builds / deployment, patching and maintenance, automation (scripting), Project Support, troubleshooting, design, and certificate management.
- This position works closely with Network Security, Application Development, Project Management, and Linux and Microsoft OS Server administration teams and is responsible for all facets related directly to or projects involving Middleware platform and infrastructure.
- Perform administrator duties for IBM WebSphere Application Servers V7, V8 and V8.5, creating scripts to automate manual tasks.
- Build / deploy and maintain WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat and IIS environments.
- Adhere to standards, processes, procedure and audit compliance controls. Maintain security audit requirements for Middleware Products.
- Design and build automated code deployment systems that simplify development work and make deployments more consistent and issues predictable.
- Perform patching, and ensure security compliance
- Leverage open source technologies such as Jenkins, Grafana, etc.
- Provide Linux support and develop / maintain Linux / Unix shell scripts. Implement and maintain Linux / Unix security.
- Perform appropriate Change Management duties to comply with IT policies and procedures.
- Perform appropriate Incident Management duties to comply with IT policies and procedures.
- Report progress on a weekly basis of status on all assigned work tasks in a written report.
- On call support and occasional weekend onsite support. Provide L2 / L3 support.
- Create process documentation for team and provide internal training to team members.
- Document complex design items through documents and whiteboard sessions.
Qualifications :
Preferred Experience
Benefits :
Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus : Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
