As a Middleware Administrator, you will support and maintain applications in a distributed environment. You will provide level 1/2 support of the client and 3rd party software products. You will be responsible for problem resolution, performance tuning and analysis, proactive problem prevention, detection, circumvention and resolution to root cause. You will also provide application software patches as well as release and version upgrades to maintain currency and enhance reliability and supportability Basic Qualifications: Strong TCP/IP networking background including network load-balancers, firewalls, WAF, and DNS Minimum of five years of Middleware Systems Administration experience including performance analysis and tuning Experience with troubleshooting, installing, configuring, tuning, maintaining, and upgrading several of the following software packages: Apache, Tomcat, Proxy servers, Filenet, WebLogic, WAF,MQ Familiar with authentication products such as Netegrity SiteMinder, LDAP, and SSL Proficient with Perl, Python, or bash shell Proficient with Unix file permissions, local, and remote authentication / authorization, with respect to understanding how local application deployments utilize system authentication and authorization mechanisms Proficient with web service design, technologies and protocols including; SSL, http, DNS, Load Balancing, Load Testing, Performance Tuning, TCP/IP Must be a customer service oriented team player with strong verbal/written communication and excellent problem solving skills Knowledge of HTML / SQL is a plus Preferred Skills: Skilled in problem solving and analytical reasoning Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written Ability to work well in a team oriented environment