Plan, schedule, and execute regular and emergency patch deployments for middleware components, including WebSphere, JBoss, WebLogic, Apache Tomcat, and IBM MQ.
Monitor vendor security bulletins, Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) databases, and threat intelligence feeds to identify and prioritize critical vulnerabilities.
Work with security teams to assess risk and develop remediation plans, ensuring all patches are deployed within defined service-level agreements (SLAs).
Troubleshoot and resolve patch-related issues, such as failed installations, performance degradation, or application conflicts, and coordinate with application teams for post-patch testing.
Track and manage the lifecycle of middleware software and related components.
Proactively identify products nearing EOL or EOS and work with stakeholders to plan for upgrades, migrations, or decommissioning.
Ensure all systems remain on vendor-supported versions to mitigate security risks and maintain compliance with industry regulations
Extensive experience with middleware technologies like IBM WebSphere Application Server, Oracle WebLogic, Apache Kafka, and Tibco.
Strong proficiency in scripting and automation using Shell, Python, or Ansible to streamline patching and configuration management processes.
Hands-on experience with operating systems (e.g., Linux, AIX, Windows Server) and a good understanding of network and security principles.
Familiarity with container platforms like Docker and Kubernetes is a plus.
Proven experience working in a highly regulated environment, such as banking or financial services, with a strong understanding of compliance requirements like FFIEC, SOX, and PCI-DSS.
Experience with Change and Release Management processes in a critical production environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with a focus on minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
