Description

Key Responsibilities

Middleware Administration

Install, configure, and maintain middleware platforms.

Administer application servers

Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot enterprise applications.

Perform middleware upgrades, migrations, and patching activities.

Manage SSL certificates, bindings, and security configurations.

Server Administration

Administer Windows Server and/or Linux server environments.

Manage server provisioning, decommissioning, and resource allocation.

Perform OS patching, hardening, and compliance activities.

Monitor CPU, memory, storage, and application performance.

Ensure high availability and server uptime requirements are met.

Incident & Problem Management

Troubleshoot application, middleware, and server-related issues.

Participate in major incident management and RCA activities.

Collaborate with application, database, and network teams for issue resolution.

Maintain SLA compliance for incidents and service requests.

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Performance & Capacity Management

Monitor middleware health and server performance.

Analyze logs and system metrics for proactive issue identification.

Perform performance tuning and capacity planning.

Recommend infrastructure improvements and optimization opportunities.

Change & Release Management

Participate in deployment and release activities.

Execute approved infrastructure and middleware changes.

Prepare implementation, validation, and rollback plans.

Support production releases during maintenance windows.

Security & Compliance

Implement security best practices and server hardening.

Support vulnerability remediation activities.

Manage access permissions and service accounts.

Ensure compliance with audit and organizational standards.

Automation & Documentation

Develop PowerShell, Shell, or Python scripts for automation.

Create and maintain operational procedures, SOPs, and technical documentation.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational efficiency.

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Required Technical Skills

Middleware Technologies

Microsoft IIS Administration

Apache Web Server

Apache Tomcat

JBoss / WildFly

WebLogic Server

WebSphere Application Server (Preferred)

Server Administration

Windows

Windows Server 2016/2019/2022

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

Linux (Preferred)

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

CentOS

Oracle Linux

Basic Linux Administration

Virtualization

VMware vSphere

VMware ESXi

vCenter Administration

Monitoring & Logging

Dynatrace

AppDynamics

Grafana

Scripting & Automation

PowerShell

Windows Batch Scripting

Shell Scripting

Python Basics

ITSM Tools

ServiceNow

Jira Service Management

Key Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree