WebSphere/JBoss Administrator Contract

Description
We are looking to engage an experienced Web Administrator to manage, deploy and support applications that are used by various business groups across the company. As a web administrator, you will be responsible for researching, designing, and implementing improvements to our application servers as well as handling advanced support issues and mentoring junior staff. Ultimately, you will be a key member of a team that is responsible for the functional management of our infrastructure.
Responsibilities

• Deploy new applications to our Websphere and JBoss application servers.
• Setup and configure new application servers.
• Monitor application servers for any performance and integrity.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to determine root cause of issues.
• Mentor team members on technical issues.
• Maintain complete technical documentation.
• Suggest improvements to our application servers including performance, capacity, and scalability.

Qualifications
Knowledge and experience required:

• Websphere: 5+ years
• JBoss: 5+ years
• Application server level configuration following best practices.
• Develop scripts, utilities to support configuration and operational tasks.
• Familiar with all functions within the admin console.
• Perform fine tuning of the JVM, connection/thread pools, etc.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Organizational and mentoring skills.
• Leading small projects.

Familiarity with the following would be beneficial:

• Databases
• Security
• SOX
• SAP Basis
• Monitoring
• ITIL processes
• Scripting

Soft Skills

• Professionalism: an individual who is serious about what they do and willing to take the time to achieve a deep understanding of their craft.
• Always professional in talk and manner.
• Customer First Attitude: understanding who customer is and how to best serve them
• Works well with the existing support group and contribute to the team’s shared documentation library.
• Good listening skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Effectiveness and enthusiasm: wanting to contribute and “can do” attitude.

We thank all candidates in advance. Only selected candidates for interviews will be contacted. For other exciting opportunities, please visit us at www.vtrac.com. VTRAC is an equal opportunity employer.

Toronto . New York . Houston . Atlanta . Miami