Senior Middleware Administrator Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Middleware Administrator to join our this role you

will design implement and maintain middleware platforms that enable seamless integration and

communication between software applications and systems. Youll play a vital part in ensuring the

reliability security and performance of critical business systems while collaborating with crossfunctional teams and driving automation and optimization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Expertise Hands-on expertise with middleware systems such as IBM WebSphere Tomcat

Middleware Deployment & Administration Spearhead the installation configuration and

lifecycle management of middleware platforms across development testing and

production environments.

Performance Optimization & Monitoring Continuously monitor middleware environments

identify performance bottlenecks and implement advanced performance tuning strategies

to ensure systems run at peak eƯiciency.

Patch Management & Upgrades Oversee timely application of patches software

upgrades and security vulnerability remediation to keep systems up-to-date and resilient.

Automation & Scripting Transform repetitive tasks into seamless processes through

scripting (e.g. Bash WLST) and automation tools like Jenkins. Build CI/CD pipelines to

enhance deployment eƯiciency and consistency.

Advanced Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve intricate middleware issues related to

performance integration server stability and resource utilization. Conduct in-depth root

cause analysis and provide robust solutions.

Security Administration Safeguard middleware platforms by implementing and managing

security configurations including SSL/TLS certificates. Ensure full compliance with security

policies and audit requirements.

Disaster Recovery & Capacity Planning Design and execute disaster recovery strategies to

ensure uninterrupted business operations. Collaborate on capacity planning to align

middleware capabilities with business growth.

Documentation & Best Practices Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation

for middleware configurations operational procedures and best practices to ensure

knowledge sharing and system reliability.

Networking and Infrastructure Good Understanding in networking and infrastructure

concepts to be successful in supporting as middleware administrator.

Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with software developers network engineers and

security teams to deliver integrated secure and high-performing application ecosystems.

Rotation On call support (24/7) rotation.

Shift Ready to work morning or afternoon shifts

Key Skills & Qualifications

Education bachelors or masters in computer science or equivalent education.

Middleware Platforms: 8 years of strong experience with web servers (e.g. Apache IIS

IBM HTTP) and application servers (e.g. WebSphere Tomcat).

Operating Systems: 5 years of Strong administration skills in UNIX/Linux (RHEL SLES)

and Windows environments.

Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash SH or python.

Soft Skills: Strong communication problem-solving and documentation skills are

essential for eƯective collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Addon-Skill Skills in Oracle ORDS will be preferred.

Troubleshooting: Ability to analyze log files thread dumps and heap dumps to debug

application errors and performance problems.

Networking and Infrastructure Good understanding of high-level networking and IT

infrastructure concepts

.

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Information Technology or any other related discipline or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Certifications:

• Salesforce Certified Administrator
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA)
• Microsoft Certified IT Professional
• ITIL ITSM Certifications

WORK EXPERIENCE:

4 years of directly-related or relevant experience preferably in application support or system/application/database administration.

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Behavioral Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Detail Oriented
• Impact and Influencing
• Interpersonal Communication
• Multitasking
• Problem Solving
• Time Management

Technical Skills:

• Identity & Access Management
• Database Administration
• IT Support like Software & Hardware Installation Troubleshooting
• Software Validation
• Systems Integration
• IT Regulatory Compliance like SOX Compliance

Tools Knowledge:

• Software Configuration Management Tools like Ansible Puppet
• Citrix technologies like XenDesktop XenApp XenServer
• Operating Systems & Servers like Windows Linux Citrix IBM Oracle SQL
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems like Sage ASW SAP
• Software like Case Management System HR Information Systems Kronos(Timekeeping Software) PHS Health and Safety Management System
• Java Frameworks like JDBC Spring ORM Solutions JPA JEE JMS Gradle Object Oriented Design
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) Software
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Systems like Salesforce Marketing Cloud Sales Cloud
• Internet Protocols like DNS HTTP LDAP SMTP Easy DNS No IP

What Cencora offers

Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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The companys continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting training compensation benefits promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment please call 888.692.2272 or email . We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned