Middleware System Administrator | Fort Worth, TX

Our growing company is in need of a Middleware System Administrator at our Corporate office in Fort Worth, Texas. The Middleware Systems Administrator is responsible for the design, configuration, integration, installation, maintenance and establishing process for Middleware systems on Windows and Unix platforms. This role will serve as a technology subject matter expert while supporting the implementation of business solutions across the enterprise.

Headquartered in Fort Worth, TX, TTI, Inc. is the world's leading authorized distributor of passive, connector, electromechanical, and discrete components. Celebrating more than 50 years, this Berkshire Hathaway company is ever-growing and has over 100 locations in North America, Europe, and Asia! Join a winning team in a growing global organization!

Our Middleware System Admins:

• Installs, configures, integrates, maintains and troubleshoots Middleware tools, i.e., WebSphere Application Server (WAS), WebSphere/ActiveMQ server, CTG, JBoss EAP, Kubernetes, Docker, Azure Kubernetes Service, Tomcat, Apache HTTP server and IIS environments on Windows and Unix platforms.
• Establish workflows, automate and troubleshoot code deployment and release process using tools such (Ansible, Jenkins, Maven, GIT, uDeploy, Nexus, Sonar, Nginx, etc.) and scripting languages (Shell scripting, Python, Powershell, etc.)
• Provides technical support to the application developers for the development, QA and production environments for a variety of business systems.
• Interfaces and assists development teams and other IT groups to gather the infrastructure and middleware requirements in the analysis, design, deployment and automation of business solutions that utilize the Middleware platforms.
• Serves as a liaison between the development teams and Infrastructure teams as it relates to the web-based applications.
• Effectively maintains all application servers by performing maintenance to include patching and upgrades as necessary.
• Ensures application server security integrity by reviewing and implementing policies within the system.
• Monitors availability of the application servers and optimizes configurations to provide appropriate performance and availability.
• Develops and sets standards for supporting Middleware.
• Rotating On-Call for Production support.
• Mentors less experienced team members.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and five years minimum related IT experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• 5 years of Experience in Middleware servers - WebSphere Application server, WebSphere/ActiveMQ, CTG, JBoss EAP, Jetty, Apache Tomcat and/or HTTP Server, IIS server
• 3 years Experience in deployment tools - Jenkins, Maven, Ant, GIT, SVN, uDeploy, etc.
• Experience with general web technologies (webservers, load balancers, databases, ldap, http protocol, JAVA, html, SSL etc). General scripting or coding experience.
• Experience with deployment tools and technologies. JVM experience with performance tuning, troubleshooting, general design principals. Integrating application servers and MQ. Developing, testing and maintaining business continuity strategies relating to the application server environment.
• Experience with performance tuning and troubleshooting.

What we look for:

• Experience in Websphere Application Server and WebSphere/ActiveMQ.
• Experience in JBoss EAP.
• Experience in Apache Tomcat and Apache HTTP Server.
• Experience in Jenkins and GIT
• Experience in UNIX and Windows OS for troubleshooting.
• Experience in Scripting (Shell, Jython, Powershell etc).
• Knowledge of JAVA, J2EE, JMS programming.
• Knowledge of Content Management, like Adobe Experience Manager, a plus.
• Knowledge of Cloud (e.g. Azure) and Containers (e.g. Docker, Kubernetes) a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Strong attention to detail skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style.
• Good verbal and written communications skills with the ability to effectively document procedures.
• Ability to work weekends and after business hours.
• Possess accurate keyboarding proficiency.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to perceive and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Detect and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; converse in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be willing and able to work a hybrid schedule, with 3 days onsite at our Corporate Office and 2 days remote.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Please note that we do not offer relocation assistance for this position. Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Only candidates authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

What we offer our team members:

• A great benefits package that includes (but is not limited to) Medical/ Dental/ Vision, 401(k)/Roth plan with matching, and Healthcare Savings Accounts.
• Educational Assistance (Tuition Reimbursement).
• Ongoing training throughout your employment with opportunities to participate in professional and personal development programs.
• A strong focus on giving back to our communities through philanthropic opportunities.

Want to learn more? Visit us at Working at TTI, Inc.

This position requires the use of information or access to hardware that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). To perform the position, you must be a U.S. Person as defined by ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. Person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we support protected veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.