Internet Applications Support Engineer

Futurewave Systems; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing and professional services provider is seeking a skilled WebSphere system administrator to ensure the smooth operation of the WebSphere runtime environment. Candidates should have 4-8 years of experience with web-based applications and service-oriented architectures, as well as strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. Responsibilities include installation, configuration, and operational support of environments, alongside monitoring performance and maintaining documentation. A degree in Electrical/Electronic or Computer Engineering is required, with an M.S. preferred.

Qualifications

• 4-8 years experience with Web-based applications and service-oriented architectures.
• Strong familiarity with TCP/IP networking and disaster recovery procedures.
• Ability to monitor application server performance and respond appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation and configuration of WebSphere runtime environment.
• Provide operational support for various environments (production, staging, etc.).
• Work with development staff to determine project requirements.
• Maintain technical documentation for system software applications.

Skills

Web application servers (BEAWeblogic, Websphere)

Relational database structures and SQL

Unix system administration

Java, J2EE, XML, SQL

Shell/perl scripting

Analytical & troubleshooting skills

Education

B.S. in Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering

M.S. preferred

Tools

Visio

Job description

Founded in 2006, Futurewave Systems is a minority owned boutique,STAFFING & PROFESSIONAL SERVICES PROVIDERheadquartered in Atlanta, GA. We are aGLOBAL NETWORKof proven industry professionals demonstrating the fastest fulfillment rate of high tech professionals for Fortune 500 Companies.

Job Description

As a member of the Internet Applications team, the WebSphere system administrator performs the installation, configuration, and day-to-day tasks associated with ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of a WebSphere runtime environment. This includes the design and implementation of infrastructure from specifications, configuration and deployment of applications, connecting to back-end resources, and advanced troubleshooting of moderately complex software applications. This role requires the candidate to be highly flexible in hours of work because of its customer-facing, highly available infrastructure necessity.

• Deployment, administration and operational support of (production, staging, test and development) environments for multiple projects using WebSphere Application Server.
• Under general direction, devises or modifies procedures to solve complex problems.
• Work with the development staff to determine project requirements for test/production environments.
• Competent to work at the highest technical level of all phases of applications server activities.
• Keep current with emerging software enhancements, security patches and bug fixes.
• Monitor application server performance and respond appropriately.
• Modifies, installs, and prepares technical documentation for system software applications
• Monitors systems capacity and performance, plans and executes disaster recovery procedures, and provides Tier 2 technical support.
• Provides high level written communications such as white papers, decision documents, or research papers
• Identify, escalate and document production impact issues for the environment to confirmed delivery for client and business notification.
• 4-8 years experience with Web-based applications, SOA (Services Oriented Architectures) and Web application servers ( BEAWeblogic, Websphere).
• Competency in relational database structures and SQL.
• Experience with process documentation and process documentation tools (such as Visio.)
• Experience with Unix system administration and TCP/IP networking.
• Experience using Java, J2EE, XML, SQL and Shell/perl Scripting in a UNIX environment.
• Strong analytical & troubleshooting skills.
• B.S. Electrical/Electronic/Computer Engineering, M.S. preferred.

Qualifications

• Web application servers ( BEAWeblogic, Websphere).
• Competency in relational database structures and SQL.
• Experience with process documentation and process documentation tools (such as Visio.)
• Experience with Unix system administration and TCP/IP networking.
• Experience using Java, J2EE, XML, SQL and Shell/perl Scripting in a UNIX environment.
• Strong analytical & troubleshooting skills.