CI/CD Administrator

Summary

Provide subject matter expertise for implementation and ongoing support of Middleware integration technologies in production and non-production environments.

Work under general supervision; typically reports to a project leader or manager. Provide lead level technical expertise to Middleware staff. Manage day to day activities when called upon.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

· 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.

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

Supervisory Responsibilities

· N/A

Qualifications

· [Required] Excellent problem solving skills

· [Required] Ability to work independently

· [Required] Ability to multi-task and work with management to prioritize tasks

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

· [Required] Demonstrate strong confidence in abilities and knowledge

· [Required] Ability to work well in crisis situations

· [Required] Ability to work under minimal supervision

· [Required] Good written and oral communication skills

Technical Skills

· Expert understanding of:

o Systems administration and change management practices

o J2EE application services

o Message-oriented middleware

o Internet / Web based technologies

o ITLT Best Practices

o Scripting and coding

o Network technologies

o CI/CD tools

o Cloud native applications

o Technologies used to support microservices

o File transfer protocols including SFTP

o Encryption technologies (SSL/TLS, PKI Infrastructure management)

o 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

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

o Minimum 3 supporting middleware technologies

Certificates or Licenses

· Cloud certification a plus.

Flexible work from home options available.