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Launch Your Career with Cook SystemsnnReady to elevate your career? Cook Systems, a certified veteran owned IT consulting firm, has been transforming businesses and careers since 1990. Whether you're aiming to work with a Fortune 500 company or a small business, we've got you covered.nnOur core values: integrity, investment, and innovation drive everything we do, ensuring you grow and succeed in a dynamic, supportive environment. We understand the importance of work life balance and personal growth. Our cutting edge IT consulting partners and FastTrack talent program are designed to help you excel.nnJoin our forward thinking team where excellence and creativity are valued every day. Check out what our associates have to say on Glassdoor. Ready to take your career to new heights? Cook Systems is where your journey to success begins!nnMax 2 Submittals - Web Cam or In Person InterviewsnIf selected for engagement, your candidate's hourly Pay Rate must be at least $40.00n**Candidate MUST be local to Metro Atlanta**nn*Do NOT submit candidates previously submitted to #752759*nThe Senior Middleware Administrator is responsible for supporting all aspects of the GDOL Middleware environment, including, but not limited to, builds/deployment, patching and maintenance, automation (scripting), Project Support, troubleshooting, design, and certificate management. This position works closely with Network Security, Application Development, Project Management, and Linux and Microsoft OS Server administration teams and is responsible for all facets related directly to or projects involving Middleware platform and infrastructure. The successful candidate should be highly skilled technically, with the ability to adapt quickly and provide solutions to complex scenarios.nnResponsibilities:nn1. Perform administrator duties for IBM WebSphere Application Servers V7, V8 & V8.5, creating scripts to automate manual tasks.nn2. Build/deploy and maintain WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat and IIS environments.nn3. Adhere to standards, processes, procedure and audit compliance controls. Maintain security audit requirements for Middleware Products.nn4. Design and build automated code deployment systems that simplify development work and make deployments more consistent and issues predictable.nn5. Perform patching, and ensure security compliancenn6. Leverage open source technologies such as Jenkins, Grafana, etc.nnProvide Linux support and develop/maintain Linux/Unix shell scripts. Implement and maintain Linux/Unix security.nPerform appropriate Change Management duties to comply with IT policies and procedures.nPerform appropriate Incident Management duties to comply with IT policies and procedures.nReport progress on a weekly basis of status on all assigned work tasks in a written report.nOn call support and occasional weekend onsite support. Provide L2/L3 support.nCreate process documentation for team and provide internal training to team members.nDocument complex design items through documents and whiteboard sessions.nRequired Experience/Skills:nn5+ years? experience in supporting the Production environment running on Middleware Products such as IBM WebSphere Application V7, V8.5 & 9.0, IHS and IIS.n2+ years of experience in Tomcat, Apache HTTP server and Oracle WebLogicn3+ years of experience with installation and maintenance of software on Windows and Linux/Unix.n2+ years of working experience with Jenkins pipelines (declarative scripts)n3+ years? experience with Windows, Linux (Centos, RHEL, SLES) and AIX.nProficiency with shell scripts, such as bash or sh. nExperience with applying patches to middleware environments.nExperience supporting audits and providing evidence of compliancenExperience in analyzing memory leaks, thread dumps and heap dumps.nProven ability to design automated CI/CD solutions for our middleware and IIS environment.nKnowledge of Jenkins pipelines to deliver automated deployments and testing.nExperience with creating and maintaining certificates using openssl, keytool, SSL protocols, ciphers and other security requirements. nnPreferred Experience/Skills:nnKnowledge/experience working with Citrix Load Balancers and Edge servers.nKnowledge/experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, subversion, Maven and Ansible.n3. Knowledge/experience working with web services and micro services technologies.nnFamiliarity with IBM COTS applications like Maximo, connect direct and eClient. nProficiency scripting languages, such as YAML, JACL, JYTHON, PowerShell and Python.nExperience with Microsoft?s Active Directory.nexperience in supporting the Production environment running on Middleware Products such as IBM WebSphere Application V7, V8.5 & 9.0, IHS and IIS.nRequiredn5nYearsnexperience in Tomcat, Apache HTTP server and Oracle WebLogicnRequiredn2nYearsnexperience with installation and maintenance of software on Windows and Linux/Unix.nRequiredn3nYearsnworking experience with Jenkins pipelines (declarative scripts)nRequiredn2nYearsnexperience with Windows, Linux (Centos, RHEL, SLES) and AIX.nRequiredn3nYearsn1. Knowledge/experience working with Citrix Load Balancers and Edge servers.nHighly desiredn n n2. Knowledge/experience working with Kubernetes, Docker, subversion, Maven and Ansible.nHighly desiredn n n3. Knowledge/experience working with web services and micro services technologies.nHighly desiredn n n4. Familiarity with IBM COTS applications like Maximo, connect direct and eClient.nHighly desiredn n n5. Proficiency scripting languages, such as YAML, JACL, JYTHON, PowerShell and Python.nHighly desiredn n nability to design automated CI/CD solutions for our middleware and IIS environment.nRequiredn n nExperience with creating and maintaining certificates using openssl, keytool, SSL protocols, ciphers and other security requirements.nRequiredn n nExperience with applying patches to middleware environments.nRequiredn n nQuestionsnOnsite Required: Due to the essential nature of the work to be performed, this position REQUIRES the selected candidate to work ONSITE for the duration of the assignment. Candidates will NOT be permitted to work remotely. Do you accept this requirement?nnWhy Work with UsnnBenefitsnnAt Cook Systems, we don't just offer jobs we build futures. Our team is the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to supporting you with benefits that go beyond the basics. We want you to feel secure, valued, and empowered from the very beginning of your journey with us. When you join Cook Systems, here's what you can look forward to:nn Your Health, Your Way: Choose from two comprehensive medical plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield, complete with dental and vision coverage. With access to one of the nation's largest networks, you'll get the care you need for yourself and your family wherever life takes you.n Peace of Mind, Every Step of the Way: Protect what matters most with life, critical illness, and accident insurance through Unum. Because your loved ones deserve security no matter what the future holds.n Flexibility for Life's Needs: Save money and plan ahead with a Flexible Spending Account and Daycare FSA through Navia, helping you manage healthcare and dependent care expenses on your terms.n Bridging the Gaps: Unexpected costs? No problem. Our Health Gap Insurance through Sunlife helps ensure you're covered when it counts.n Your Future Starts Now: Dream big with our 401(k) retirement plan through The Standard. After just six months, you will be eligible to participate, because your future deserves a strong foundation.nnAt Cook Systems, you're not just another employee you're family. Here, your ideas matter, your contributions shine, and your career will thrive. Together, we innovate, grow, and celebrate success every step of the way. Are you ready to be part of something bigger? Let's build the future together at Cook Systems. Responsibilities:

Perform administrator duties for IBM WebSphere Application Servers

Build/deploy and maintain WebSphere, WebLogic, Tomcat, and IIS environments

Design and build automated code deployment systems

Provide Linux support and develop/maintain Linux/Unix shell scripts

Perform patching and ensure security compliance

             

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