Position :: AWS System Administrator / DevOps Engineer
Location :: 600 Washington St, 4th Floor, Boston, MA 02171
Detailed Role and Responsibilities
Provide technology initiatives, support ongoing release activities, and lead the POC for MMIS application transformation as System Admin/DevOps engineer.
Install, configure, and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers in AWS cloud environments (EC2 instances).
Administer and troubleshoot Java/J2EE applications deployed on WebLogic application servers, including configuration of JDBC data sources, connection pools, and JVM performance monitoring.
Provide system-level support for Oracle RDS, collaborating with DBA teams for performance tuning, backup, and recovery.
Monitor system performance, availability, and security using tools like Dynatrace and CloudWatch, and implement robust troubleshooting procedures.
Build a Proof of Concept for rebuilding the legacy Java/J2EE application using modern AWS services (e.g., Lambda, ECS/EKS, S3) and microservices to improve scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
Automate routine administrative tasks using scripting languages (Shell, Python, Jython, WLST) to increase operational efficiency.
Work closely with development, testing, and operations teams to bridge the gap between development and operations, ensuring smooth software delivery and knowledge sharing. Skills
Proven experience as a System Administrator or DevOps Engineer managing enterprise-level applications.
Strong expertise in AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.).
Hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) administration.
Proficiency administering WebLogic application servers and supporting Java/J2EE applications.
Familiarity with Oracle databases from a system administration perspective.
Experience with version control systems, specifically GitLab, and CI/CD practices.
Strong scripting skills (Shell, Python, etc.).
Knowledge of networking concepts and security best practices in cloud environments.
Experience or familiarity with healthcare data management and compliance standards is a plus.
Ability to develop a POC for migrating the code base from WebLogic to JBoss, and Oracle RDS to Postgres.
Hands-on experience with containerization. Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or higher in Information Systems, IT, with 15+ years' experience, or equivalent in a healthcare administration setting