Overview:
LEAD APPLICATION ADMINISTRATOR
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?The Lead Application Administrator will support one to many applications and the associated technical environment. An expert knowledge of applications and environments is expected plus the ability to lead technical teams.This role is a working lead an may provide functional guidance or manage daily activity of a small team
What you will doImplement and support new software versions and new versions of systems software. This will include setting up software in development, QA, Production and DR environments.
Provide technical assistance to projects.
Incident and Problem Management including during and post-incident analysis.
Researching and implementing new technology per project and support needs
Set-up and support of workflow and job scheduler software
Set-up, administration and support of interfaces and APIs
Middleware configuration, administration and support
Application environmental set-up, administration and support
SLA management and reporting for applications
Application support, issue management and escalation
Vendor, T&I and business user liaison
DR planning and participation in DR tests. Will understand how to set up, maintain and cutover to DR.
May use specialist knowledge in one or several applications and supporting environment
Will understand application use and access
Will assist with the Technology Lifecycle Management Program for technology asset management.
Will lead small technical teams in the above tasks.
Will perform an advisory role to more junior positions.
Must-Have*
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent
Minimum 10+ years of IT experience
Minimum 7+ years in Application Administration
Minimum 3+ years coordinating resources, projects, contractors or colleagues
Skills and Knowledge
Minimum 5 years of experience with Microsoft Office, Project, and SharePoint. Expert knowledge of databases, hardware support, Cloud deployment and support and tools for application and systems administration.
Expert knowledge of Windows and/or Linux/UNIX server operating systems and environments.
Knowledge of scripting and script automation
Knowledge of SQL and/or Oracle databases. Ability to write SQL queries.
Middleware knowledge (e.g. WebSphere, WebLogic, MQ) preferred
Interface, API, workflow and job controller set up and support experience preferred.
CompensationStarting base salary: $111,408 – $189,738 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and/or commissions.
*To be considered for this position you must meet at least these basic qualifications
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
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