Sr Systems Administrator at CDS GLOBAL in Des Moines, Iowa

Job Description:

CDS Global is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to join our DevOps team and help manage business critical systems. They will play a key role in supporting and optimizing WebSphere Application Server instances, while growing with our DevOps team as we evangelize our workflow and processes as we finish migrating our workload to the Cloud.  As a Systems Administrator, you will be able to help us solve new problems, maintain our current systems and applications (AWS/GCP/Azure, Linux e-Commerce software, J2EE/PHP applications, WebSphere)

At CDS Global, our technology, tools, services, and solutions touch hundreds of millions of lives by driving experiences, and growing businesses. Our team of engineers, product managers, data scientists and designers build a suite of products to lead the way in shaping and managing the future of publishing.

What you’ll do

You will be a key player in supporting and optimizing WebSphere application server instances, including providing continued support and uptime of WebSphere Application Server, Tomcat Clusters and eCommerce environments in conjunction with migrating applications to the cloud

You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, upgrades, performance testing and support of Linux e-commerce software and J2EE/PHP applications

You will get to work closely with development teams to architect and implement applications in a secure and highly available manner

You will be able to develop applications which help software engineers do their jobs at a faster pace with less overhead.

You will be key to developing and maintaining an infrastructure via automation.

You will be responsible for Installing new system software products as well as new versions and releases for existing system software products according to established departmental procedures.

You will get to develop custom scripts to monitor, automate and administer various applications web based and/or command line based.

You will monitor assigned systems for security and performance daily, use your troubleshooting skills to identify root cause of issues in a complex environment

You will be part of the team to provide 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis

Who you are

You have worked extensively with WebSphere Application Servers as a system administrator

You have a successful track record as a Systems Administrator with experience managing on premises applications, as well as experience working with Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure) Qualification / experience 3

You have experience working in a highly clustered environment

You have strong experience maintaining, upgrading and optimizing Linux e-Commerce software and J2EE/PHP applications

You have experience with deployment, configuration, and management of containers using leading container solutions

You have some experience in a Cloud Environment (AWS, GCP, Azure)

You have an understanding of audit and compliance requirements to meet PCI-DSS standards

You take great satisfaction from partnering with members of network, software engineering and other DevOps engineers to provide secure and stable environments for critical e-commerce applications

You enjoy being part of a team where you can both teach and learn from others

You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS and/or successful completion of equivalent technical courses in computer related field, or equivalent work experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

•   Maintains confidentiality of CDS Global and its clients’ proprietary information.

•   You will be a key player in supporting and optimizing WebSphere application server instances, including providing continued support and uptime of WebSphere Application Server, Tomcat Clusters and eCommerce environments in conjunction with migrating applications to the cloud.

•   You will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, upgrades, performance testing and support of Linux e-commerce software and J2EE/PHP applications.

•   You will get to work closely with development teams to architect and implement applications in a secure and highly available manner. 

•   You will be able to develop applications which help software engineers do their jobs at a faster pace with less overhead. 

•   You will be key to developing and maintaining an infrastructure via automation. 

•   You will be responsible for Installing new system software products as well as new versions and releases for existing system software products according to established departmental procedures. 

•   You will get to develop custom scripts to monitor, automate and administer various applications web based and/or command line based. 

•   You will monitor assigned systems for security and performance daily, use your troubleshooting skills to identify root cause of issues in a complex environment. 

•   You will be part of the team to provide 24/7 on-call support on a rotating basis. 

•    Interacts in cooperative and professional manner, with all levels of employees, vendors and/or clients, in team environment.

•   Organizes tasks and resources to complete work and meet deadlines according to established departmental procedures.

•   Follows CDS Global ergonomic and safety policies.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•   Assumes additional responsibilities as requested (or required).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND/OR CERTIFICATION/LICENSING

•   You have worked extensively with WebSphere Application Servers as a system administrator.

•   You have a successful track record as a Systems Administrator with experience managing on premises applications, as well as experience working with Cloud technologies (AWS, GCP, Azure).

•   You have experience working in a highly clustered environment. 

•   You have strong experience maintaining, upgrading, and optimizing Linux e-Commerce software and J2EE/PHP applications. 

•   You have experience with deployment, configuration, and management of containers using leading container solutions. 

•   You have some experience in a Cloud Environment (AWS, GCP, Azure). 

•   You have an understanding of audit and compliance requirements to meet PCI-DSS standards. 

•   You take great satisfaction from partnering with members of network, software engineering and other DevOps engineers to provide secure and stable environments for critical e-commerce applications. 

•   You enjoy being part of a team where you can both teach and learn from others.

•   You have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or MIS and/or successful completion of equivalent technical courses in computer related field, or equivalent work experience. 

Minimum starting salary $65,936.00 to Maximum salary of $108,139.20

•   Grade Pay Range: $65,936.00 - $108,139.20.  Starting salary is dependent on candidate qualifications and experience. 

•   Full time benefit eligible employees reimbursement up to $1,000 per month for qualified expenses relating to Child and Dependent Care

•   Our competitive benefit packages include two options for our Medical Health Plans: High Deductible and Traditional.  We also offer comprehensive Dental and Vision plans. 

•   In addition, we offer generous PTO, Holiday Pay, Basic/Voluntary Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Wellness and Tuition Reimbursement Programs. 

•   Our 401(k)-retirement saving plan allows you to start contributing immediately to your retirement account. 

•   CDS Global will provide eligible employees with paid parental leave for new parents.

EOE/AA Employer including Vets and Disabled

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel assigned to this job.

Diverse teams achieve better results by leveraging a broad set of ideas and perspectives. Our ability to harness the ideas, experiences, and talents of CDS Global’s diverse and global workforce is integral to our continued success. We are committed to increasing diversity and strengthening our inclusive culture where all members of the CDS Global community can thrive.

Pre-employment background check(s) conducted on qualified candidates.

Post-offer, pre-employment drug/health screening(s) required for some positions.

EOE, including disability/vets

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