Web Infrastructure (Migration - Win 2003 to Win 2008/2012)

This position will be responsible for the migration of web services from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008 or 2012.   

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work with business partners and vendors to implement custom applications and 3rd party web vended applications on the following application servers into our web infrastructure managed environment:
  • IIS
  • Apache
  • Tomcat
  • WebSphere
• Harden servers to meet web security guidelines
• Resolve IT-related problems by conferring with customers, performing research, evaluating procedures and documentation, testing and implementing solutions.
• Developing and documenting new procedures and revising existing procedures.

Qualifications

Basic/Required:

• Legally authorized to work in the United States
• IT related technical experience including direct experience with networking, hardware and/or software installations and configurations
  • Windows Server (2003, 2008, and/or 2012)
  • IIS web server and ASP.NET configuration and administration
  • DNS (Internal/External) administration experience
• Specific knowledge of TCP/IP, virtual environments, and firewalls
• Specific knowledge of SSL encryption
• Strong analytical problem solving skills
• Strong internet troubleshooting skills including network tracing
• Customer-focused attitude and desire to interface directly with clients
• Ability to provide 24/7 after hours support

Preferred Technical Skills:

• 5+ years of IT related technical education with a degree in MIS or Computer Science
• 5+ years of IIS experience
  • including experience with configuring and administrating multiple .NET framework versions
• 3+ years of Apache/Tomcat, and/or WebSphere/WebLogic administration experience
  • including experience with configuring and administrating multiple Java versions
• 3+ years of Cisco ACE load balancer administration experience
• 3+ years of Citrix NetScaler appliance administration experience
• Experience with basic authentication and Kerberos methodologies regarding web site security and encryption
• Experience with Secure Socket Layer (SSL) configuration on web servers
• Familiar with reverse proxy support

Soft Skills:

• Ability to simplify and explain technical information and solutions to both customers and management through both verbal and written communication.  This includes the ability to author technical documentation.
• Highly motivated to carry out instructions without requiring constant supervision and direction
• Ability to organize, prioritize and multitask to implement projects on time and within budget
• Strong collaboration and organizational skills with the ability to work in a team oriented environment
• Positive attitude, motivated, adaptable, and focused
• Good problem-solving skills
• Attention to details