Oracle Weblogic Admin - Elixir IT Solution

Oracle Weblogic Admin
New York, NY 10279
Long term

The Consultant will be responsible for providing technical expertise in the management,

maintenance, and support of the Oracle Weblogic Servers on both Red Hat Linux v8 and

Windows 2019/2022 Server environments. The ideal candidate must have a strong Red

Hat Linux background and be well versed working with Windows. This role aims to

ensure the stability, security, and optimal performance of all critical services and

applications running on these servers. Any work product developed for implementation

by the Consultant shall be subject to approval by the Fund's project manager.

B. Responsibilities / Objectives:

Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks within

the Oracle Weblogic Servers to ensure smooth and responsive application

performance for end-users. Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and

implement corrective actions as required. Strong knowledge of Oracle WebLogic

Server architecture and administration. Strong knowledge of Oracle Weblogic

Server architecture and administration.

Automation and Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages like bash and

WLST.

Backup and Recovery Strategy: Develop a comprehensive backup and recovery

strategy to safeguard critical data, enable rapid recovery in case of failures, and

conduct periodic recovery drills. Test and validate disaster recovery strategies to

ensure business continuity.

Monitoring and Alerts: Work with the Fund's Information Technology (IT) team

to set up proactive monitoring using tools to track database health, resource usage,

and other vital parameters. Configure alerts for immediate issue identification.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Maintain up-to-date documentation

outlining server configurations, security protocols, recovery procedures, and overall

infrastructure architecture. Collaborate with the Fund's IT team to share knowledge

and best practices.

Capacity Planning: Analyze historical usage patterns and forecast future resource

requirements to facilitate informed decisions about scaling the infrastructure.

Incident Response and Problem Resolution: Provide advanced technical support

and troubleshooting for escalated incidents and complex problems. Conduct root

cause analysis and implement permanent solutions to prevent recurrence.

Collaboration and Communication: Collaboration with cross-functioning teams

including internal Network Engineers, Red Hat Consultants, Developers, and

Security professionals to achieve operational objectives. Communicate technical

effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Patching and Maintenance: Install Patches and Upgrade Java on a quarterly basis.

Work with PPF staff / Management and various consultants to setup schedules and

downtime for the servers. Patching the servers will include coordination with PPF

DBA staff, network administrators and RedHat Consultants to patch all the other

servers in the environment when the Weblogic Servers are being patched. The

servers are patched in the following manner: 1. A VMWARE snapshot (backup)

must first be taken of all the servers. 2. The Red Hat OS is patched first on all the

Servers. 3. Once the OS is patched the Database Servers are patched by the DBAs

with the latest Oracle Database patches. 4. The Weblogic servers are patched last

with the latest/recommended Weblogic patches include the latest Java version.

NOTE: Production Server patching and software upgrades will take place off hours and possibly

on weekends.

C. Qualifications and Experience:

1. Education: A Bachelor's/Masters degree in computer science in Information

Technology

2. Technical Skills: Proficiency in Oracle WebLogic Server administration is

essential. This includes:

Installation, configuration, and maintenance of WebLogic Server

instances.

Software updates/upgrades and patching

Deployment and management of applications on WebLogic Server.

Performance tuning and troubleshooting.

Security administration and implementation of best practices.

Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., WLST, Jython, Bash) for

automation tasks.

Quarterly updates of Certificate and Weblogic user passwords for

bendev and dbfs accounts.

3. Oracle Certifications: While not mandatory, the following certifications are

desirable:

Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) - Oracle WebLogic Server 12c

Administrator

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Oracle WebLogic Server 12c: Administration I and II certifications

4. Experience: Hands-on experience is crucial. The Fund is seeking candidates with:

10+ years of Proven experience in administering Oracle WebLogic

Server in enterprise environments. Version 12.2.1.3.0 or higher.

10+ years of Experience with clustering, load balancing, and high

availability configurations.

10+ years of Familiarity with integrating WebLogic Server with other

Oracle products and third-party applications.

Incident management and resolution skills, including on-call support if

required.

10+ years of experience with REDHAT

10+ years of experience working with Windows Servers

5. Soft Skills: Effective communication skills are important for interacting with

stakeholders, documenting processes, and training end-users. Problem-solving

abilities and a proactive approach to system management are also highly valued.

Ability to work as a team and excellent time management