
Senior Specialist Service Operations(Middleware & Linux administration )
- Cairo
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Linux & Middleware Administration:
- Install, configure, and maintain middleware messaging systems.
- Ensure middleware components are up-to-date with patches and upgrades.
- Incident Management:
- Respond to incidents reported by users or monitoring systems.
- Provide Service Operations support to internal and external customers in accordance with the terms of the customer contract and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
- Log and track issues using ticketing systems (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
- Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution:
- Diagnose and resolve middleware-related issues, such as connectivity problems, performance bottlenecks, or configuration errors.
- Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to address complex issues.
- Performance Monitoring and Optimization:
- Monitor performance using Dynatrace
- Optimize middleware configurations to improve system efficiency and reliability.
- Change & Release Management:
- Participate in change advisory boards (CAB) and ensure all changes are documented and tested.
- Support release cycles and ensure rollback plans are in place.
- Documentation:
- Create and maintain documentation for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
- Collaboration:
- Work closely with developers, system administrators, and network engineers to ensure smooth operations.
- Participate in cross-functional teams for project implementations or system upgrades.
- Proficiency in middleware technologies such as:
- Messaging broker systems: IBM MQ ,
- Proxy servers : HA proxy , Max Scale
- Application servers: WebSphere, JBoss, Tomcat.
- Hands on experience of operating systems (Linux Redhat ).
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) is a plus
- Familiarity with databases (Oracle, Maria Database, SQL Server) is an asset
- Scripting skills (e.g., Shell, Python, PowerShell) for automation tasks is plus
- Familiarity with load balancers (F5, AVI or Elastic) is a plus
- Soft Skills:
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Familiarity with ITIL processes and incident management.
- Experience:
- Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
- Education:
- A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Certifications such as Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), IBM MQ, or ITIL Foundation may be advantageous.