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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # NC FAST System Admin - **Company:** Expert Technology Services - **Location:** Raleigh, NC, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IBM AIX, Amazon Web Services, Apache Tomcat, Server Applications, Computing Platforms, Application Portfolio Management, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, CentOS, Cloud Computing, Cluster Analysis, Configuration Management, Software Debugging, Perl (Programming Language), Java Platform Enterprise Edition (J2EE), Web Servers, IBM Websphere Application Server, Java Database Connectivity, Java Message Service (JMS), WildFly (JBoss AS), Python (Programming Language), Unix Shell, Apache Maven, Windows Servers, Performance Tuning, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Virtual Hosting, Scripting, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Cloud Platform System, Sysadmin, Git, Build Management, Deployment Automation, Build Tools, Bitbucket, Software Version Control - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us5ccb5c4b9b2286d874050a72ff808e57 ## About the Role 5+ years in J2EE application administration (WebSphere, Tomcat, JBoss) - 5+ years with AIX, RHEL, Windows server OS - 5+ years in J2EE hosting, VM tuning, application tracing/debugging, deployment - 3+ years with build/deployment tools (Ant, Maven, Ivy) - 2+ years with automation/scripting (Ansible, shell, Perl, Python) - 2+ years in clustering/load-balancing, container and security configuration - 1+ year with Bitbucket/Git configuration, branching, and merging Preferred/Highly Desired: - Cloud platform experience/certification (AWS, Azure, GCP) - Strong understanding of automation for software build and deployment ## Description Support Application Portfolio: Provide system administration support for the build, deployment, implementation, and maintenance of NCFAST and Child Welfare portfolio applications. - Build & Deploy Management: Prepare and execute build scripts, manage and troubleshoot build and deployment processes across multiple test, development, and production environments. - Environment Management: Oversee and maintain the health and status of various application environments, including web layer configuration and operating system management (Red Hat Linux/CentOS, AIX, Windows Servers). - Application Server Administration: Administer J2EE applications in WebSphere Application Server (WAS 8/9), Apache Tomcat, and JBoss, including clustering and IBM IHS Web Server configuration. - Technical Consultation: Advise developers and solution engineers on code branches, merges, environment maintenance, and build/deploy troubleshooting. - Configuration Management: Manage container resources (JDBC, JMS, etc.), security configurations, and web/application server setups (including virtual hosts, clustering, load-balancing). - Automation & Scripting: Utilize automation tools and scripting languages (Ansible, UNIX shell scripts, Perl, Python) to streamline OS and application platform tasks. - Build Tools & Version Control: Use and maintain build/deployment tools (Ant, Maven, Ivy) and version control systems (Bitbucket/Git), including branching and merging strategies. - Cloud Platform Exposure (Preferred): Experience and/or certification in cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is highly desirable. - Collaboration: Work in close coordination with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable, secure, and efficient application operations. - Compliance: Adhere to organizational, security, and operational policies and requirements as specified by DHHS-ITD. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Eclipse Che for Infrastructure Automation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1611-eclipse-che-for-infrastructure-automation) - 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