Role Summary
Experienced infrastructure engineers are responsible for managing enterprise middleware platforms and supporting cloud infrastructure for large-scale banking production environments. Skilled in middleware administration, cloud deployment, system troubleshooting, and infrastructure operations across hybrid environments.
Key Responsibilities - Middleware Administration
·      Administer and maintain enterprise middleware platforms including IBM WebSphere Application Server, Apache Tomcat, IBM HTTP Server, and Oracle WebLogic Server.
·      Perform installation, configuration, patching, upgrades, and performance tuning of middleware environments.
·      Manage and support large-scale banking production environments hosting mission-critical enterprise applications.
·      Handle middleware deployments, configuration management, and environment setup across development, testing, and production systems.
·      Monitor middleware performance and ensure high availability, reliability, and optimal system performance.
System Configuration & Maintenance
·      Configure application servers, clusters, nodes, and JVM parameters.
·      Manage application deployments, configuration updates, and environment management.
·      Perform log tracing, monitoring, and troubleshooting to diagnose and resolve issues.
·      Maintain detailed technical documentation, configuration documentation, and operational procedures.
IBM Cognos Administration
·      Manage and maintain IBM Cognos Dispatcher services.
·      Support Cognos platform maintenance, performance tuning, and upgrades.
·      Monitor Cognos components including gateway, dispatcher, and content manager services.
Cloud Migration & Platform Upgrades
·      Support migration of middleware platforms and applications from on premises to cloud environments.
·      Assist in middleware platform upgrades and modernization initiatives.
·      Participate in planning and implementing cloud-ready middleware architecture.
Security & Compliance
·      Perform SSL certificate installation, renewal, and upgrades.
·      Apply security patches and vulnerability fixes across middleware components.
·      Implement security best practices and compliance standards.
·      Address security findings from vulnerability scans and security audits.
Monitoring, Logs & Incident Management
·      Perform log tracing, monitoring, and analysis to identify issues and system behavior.
·      Monitor system health using enterprise monitoring tools.
·      Investigate and resolve alerts, performance issues, and service disruptions.
·      Perform proactive alert resolution and incident management to minimize downtime.
Automation & Operational Efficiency
·      Develop automation scripts for regular operational tasks.
·      Automate deployments, monitoring, and routine maintenance activities.
·      Support DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines where applicable.
Collaboration & Vendor Coordination
·      Coordinate with multiple vendors, partners, and internal teams for issue resolution, upgrades, and deployments.
·      Work closely with infrastructure, cloud, database, network, and security teams.
·      Provide support during cross-team troubleshooting and major incidents.
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
·      Participate in Disaster Recovery (DR) planning and execution activities.
·      Perform DR drills and failover testing to ensure application availability.
·      Support restoration and recovery procedures during DR scenarios.
Support & Operational Coverage
·      Provide weekend support and on-call support for critical environments when required.
·      Support production releases and maintenance activities during off-hours or scheduled windows.
·      Ensure smooth operations during system upgrades and maintenance activities.
Required Skills
Middleware Platforms
·      IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS)
·      Apache Tomcat
·      Oracle WebLogic Server
·      Apache HTTP Server
·      IBM HTTP Server
·      IBM Cognos Dispatcher / Cognos Analytics
Middleware Administration
·      Application server installation, configuration, and tuning
·      Cluster configuration and load balancing
·      Application deployment and troubleshooting
·      JVM performance tuning
Security & Infrastructure
·      SSL certificate configuration and upgrades
·      Security patching and vulnerability remediation
·      Middleware hardening and security best practices
·      LDAP / Active Directory integration
Cloud & Migration
·      On premises to cloud migrations
·      Middleware platform upgrades to cloud
·      Experience with AWS / Azure / GCP environments (preferred)
Additional Technical Skills
·      Linux / Unix administration
·      Shell scripting and automation
·      Monitoring tools (Splunk, ELK, Prometheus, Grafana)
·      CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Bamboo)
·      Log analysis and system monitoring
Soft Skills
·      Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills
·      Experience working with cross-functional teams
·      Ability to coordinate with vendors and partners
·      Good documentation and communication skills
·      Ability to manage production incidents and critical systems