Kafka Administrator

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily.

Install, configure and maintain Kafka software and supporting tools classified as middleware on multiple operating system platforms

Install, configure and maintain Hashicorp Vault as well as support integration with Venafi and customer automations.

Also install, configure and maintain 3rd party software components classified as middleware on multiple operating system platforms.

Use subject matter expertise with products to advise on design and assist with development of applications using these tools.

Configure production, development and testing environments and ensure the availability of these application services

Write complex automation scripts using common automation tools, such as Jenkins and Ansible

Provide performance tuning of components and services

Design disaster recovery solutions for middleware technologies to comply with business continuity objectives

Resolve configuration related problems

Resolve complex support issues in both production and non-production environments.

Assist production support and development staff in debugging middleware application defects.

Create procedural and troubleshooting documentation related to middleware products

Participate in or lead moderately or high complex projects.

Properly secure middleware technologies

Advise on industry best practices as it relates to new product selection.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manage day to day activities of the middleware staff when called upon to do so.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

Excellent problem solving skills.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to multi-task and work with management to prioritize tasks.

Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge.

Ability to work well in crisis situations.

Ability to work under minimal supervision

Flexibility to be on call from 5 PM to 7 AM for 3 months per year.

Good written and oral communication skills.

Technical Skills:

Expert understanding of:

Kafka and supporting monitoring/administrative tools

Hashicorp Vault

Systems administration and change management practices

J2EE application services

Message-oriented middleware

Internet / Web based technologies

ITLT Best Practices

Scripting and coding

Network technologies

CI/CD tools

Cloud native applications

Technologies used to support microservices

File transfer protocols including SFTP

Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management)

Security controls as applied to software technologies.

Education and/or Experience:

Bachelor's degree in a related area

7-10 years of related experience with

Minimum 7 years experience working in a distributed multi-platform environment.

Minimum 3 supporting middleware technologies

Certificates or Licenses:

Cloud certification a plus.

Flexible work from home options available.