Middleware Administrator

Intake and Assessment Intake and assessment of middleware inventory, configurations, versions, and dependencies Define migration approach, wave sequencing, risks, and rollback strategies Identify application, HA/DR, and environment‑specific dependencies Design & Configuration Design and configure middleware components per enterprise and BFS build standards Perform IBM MQ design and configuration (Queue Managers, channels, listeners, HA/DR) Support load balancer integration and configuration for middleware traffic Configure security artifacts including SSL/TLS certificates and access controls Enable automation and observability integrations (IR360, OTEL, Instana or equivalent) Migration Execution Execute middleware migrations from Heritage → NGDC using approved approaches Monitor migration jobs, remediate failures, and validate configuration/object synchronization Ensure service continuity, message/data integrity, and minimal downtime Cutover & Validation Support production and pre‑production cutover activities and HA/DR failover drills Validate application connectivity and obtain functional sign‑off from stakeholders Update CMDB, compliance, and operational documentation Deliver build scripts, migration reports, and execution metrics Close Jira stories and ServiceNow change/incidents Support legacy middleware decommissioning and handover to steady‑state teams Required Qualifications IBM MQ (Design, Configuration, HA/DR, Security) Java / J2EE fundamentals (middleware integration and troubleshooting) Load Balancer design and configuration (F5 or equivalent) Middleware design, build, and configuration in enterprise environments Datacenter Migration / DC Exit / DC Refresh programs Security (SSL/TLS, certificates), observability, and monitoring ServiceNow, Jira, CMDB processes Experience in regulated BFS environments 4–8+ years of experience in enterprise middleware support, build, and datacenter migration programs. Strong understanding of middleware architecture, design, and configuration in large‑scale enterprise environments. Proven ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve middleware issues during migration, cutover, and post‑migration phases. Extensive hands‑on experience with: Java / J2EE fundamentals for middleware integration and issue analysis Load Balancers (F5 or equivalent) – design, configuration, and traffic routing SSL/TLS certificates, keystores, and enterprise security standards Strong understanding of HA/DR concepts, failover testing, and production cutover practices. Experience working in regulated BFS environments with strict governance and compliance requirements. Hands‑on experience with ServiceNow, Jira, and CMDB updates during migration programs. Exposure to observability and monitoring tools (IR360, OTEL, Instana or equivalent) is a plus. Automation or scripting exposure (Shell, Python, Ansible) is a plus. Excellent communication, documentation, and stakeholder coordination skills. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr