20064 - Application Administrator III
Montgomery, AL Purpose: Performs application administration activities such as creating, modifying, and deleting users, optimizing remote access, and security access for messaging systems, databases, and web applications.
Coordinate with department leadership to plan, design, and schedule the release of all software, hardware, and operating system updates. Develop and enhance processes and technical documentation, create back-up procedures, test plans, and reports. Prioritize and respond to requests for service and may provide escalation support to helpdesk staff.
Provides knowledge for various SAP modules for integrated data interchange for EAI and EDI developments based on WebMethods. Essential Functions: Systems and Applications:
• Develops EAI/EDI Interfaces
• Monitors and evaluates all in-place systems and applications and initializes repairs, updates and other changes necessary to ensure maximum performance
• Independently modify existing software to correct errors, to adapt it to new hardware or to upgrade interfaces and improve performance. Examples include windows servers, third party systems, storage systems, etc.
• Consult with engineering staff and users to evaluate interface between hardware and software, develop and implement specifications and performance requirements and resolve customer problems, requiring specialized aptitude with various systems. Support and Administration:
• Supports and administers various applications software platforms
• Documents IT activities such as down time, problems, systems configurations
• May coordinate, manage and/or build new computer systems for special purposes
• Remains abreast of emerging technology and maintain technical competency of IT applications
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned
• Engineer will keep abreast and aware of latest security trends, participate in regular security activities. Operating systems should be kept updated per HAEA security policies and procedures. For example, when a Microsoft vulnerability has been announced or monthly security patches are available, the patch should be applied after it has been tested. Systems engineering staff should routinely harden operating systems. For example, unused ports and services should be closed and turned off, unneeded application features should be disabled, and demo or default application data should be moved or deleted. Decision Making/Discretion:
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. Results:
Ability to present and convey towards various audience types – All levels up and down. Education and other Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent work experience.
- Minimum 5+ years of experience in an Information Systems role with a minimum 3 years of experience in XML & WebServices development with technology (XML, XSL, DTD, XSLT, SOAP, WSDL, EDI).
- WebMethods development and administration experience required ,10.x preferred.
(Integration server, UM/Broker, Trading Networks , JDBC/SAP adapters etc).
• Experience on implementing A2A and B2B solutions
• Experience on implementing web services and RESTful services (APIs)
• Experience with B2B standards X12 EDI, Flat files etc will be an added advantage
• Should have experience in SFTP and PGP encryption
• Working experience with Trading Networks and Partner on-boarding process
• Experience creating/maintaining technical documentation related to application interfaces
• Monitor EAI/EDI production systems and troubleshoot the issues effectively. Certifications (Preferred):
• Certified webMethods Integration Professional preferred.
• Certification preferred in Enterprise Application Integration (EAI).
