FSS - 2975 - WebLogic Administrator

First Soft Solutions • Jersey City, NJ

50d • Onsite

About The Position

We are actively hiring for Weblogic Admin Location: Jersey City, NJ A WebLogic Administrator is responsible for managing and maintaining the Oracle WebLogic Server environment, which is a keyponent for running enterprise-level Java applications. They ensure the platform's stability, performance, and security across various environments (development, testing, and production) The duties of a WebLogic Administrator typically center on the full lifecycle of the WebLogic environment and the applications it hosts: Installation and Configuration: Install, configure, and maintain WebLogic Server domains, managed servers, and clusters for high availability and load balancing. Deployment: Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Java EE applications (WAR, EAR, JAR files) on the WebLogic platform. Monitoring and Tuning: Proactively monitor server health, performance, and resource utilization. Conduct performance tuning of JVM, connection pools, and otherponents to ensure optimal application speed and stability. Security Management: Implement and manage security configurations, including SSL/TLS, LDAP integration, security realms, and necessary patches and security updates. Maintenance and Support: Perform routine administrative tasks like patching, upgrades, backup, and recovery planning. Provide tier 2/3 technical support for production issues and participate in on-call rotations. Automation: Develop and utilize scripts (e.g., WLST, Shell, Python) to automate routine administrative tasks, deployments, and monitoring. Collaboration: Work closely with development teams for application integration and deployment, as well as with database and network teams to troubleshoot cross-platform issues. Deep Expertise in Oracle WebLogic Server: Installation, configuration, clustering, and domain management. Operating Systems: Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting. Java EE: Understanding of Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) concepts, architecture, and application deployment standards. Networking: Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL), and load balancing mechanisms (e.g., F5). Database: Familiarity with database connectivity (JDBC) and interaction, often with Oracle Database. Troubleshooting: Strong diagnostic skills for logs, thread dumps, heap dumps, and resolving application and server issues. Automation/Scripting: Experience with WLST (WebLogic Scripting Tool) and general scripting languages (Shell, Python).

Requirements

• Deep Expertise in Oracle WebLogic Server: Installation, configuration, clustering, and domain management.
• Operating Systems: Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.
• Java EE: Understanding of Java Enterprise Edition (J2EE) concepts, architecture, and application deployment standards.
• Networking: Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols (HTTP, TCP/IP, SSL), and load balancing mechanisms (e.g., F5).
• Database: Familiarity with database connectivity (JDBC) and interaction, often with Oracle Database.
• Troubleshooting: Strong diagnostic skills for logs, thread dumps, heap dumps, and resolving application and server issues.
• Automation/Scripting: Experience with WLST (WebLogic Scripting Tool) and general scripting languages (Shell, Python).

Nice To Haves

• Certifications like the Oracle Certified Professional (OCP): Oracle WebLogic Server Administrator are often preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain WebLogic Server domains, managed servers, and clusters for high availability and load balancing.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot Java EE applications (WAR, EAR, JAR files) on the WebLogic platform.
• Proactively monitor server health, performance, and resource utilization.
• Conduct performance tuning of JVM, connection pools, and otherponents to ensure optimal application speed and stability.
• Implement and manage security configurations, including SSL/TLS, LDAP integration, security realms, and necessary patches and security updates.
• Perform routine administrative tasks like patching, upgrades, backup, and recovery planning.
• Provide tier 2/3 technical support for production issues and participate in on-call rotations.
• Develop and utilize scripts (e.g., WLST, Shell, Python) to automate routine administrative tasks, deployments, and monitoring.
• Work closely with development teams for application integration and deployment, as well as with database and network teams to troubleshoot cross-platform issues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level