Web Administrator jobs in Arkansas

THE OPPORTUNITY

Dillard’s is looking for a motivated, self-sufficient Application Server Administrator with a positive attitude and a drive to learn and collaborate. As an Application Server Administrator, you will play a critical role in providing operational support of the web server infrastructure in order to maintain optimal performance and functionality of multiple websites. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally and be challenged daily while working in a dynamic, positive work environment. You’ll also get the opportunity to work alongside a great group of people and regularly interact and collaborate with the other IT teams on assignments, making a difference for our business.  

THE TEAM

This role is on our Web Performance team, which is responsible for installing, configuring, administering, maintaining, and tuning web servers. Additionally, this team troubleshoots web server issues and provides technical support to the development teams. As a new member of our team, you will have a mentor who will help you become acclimated to Dillard's business strategy and your role.  

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Perform problem determination and performance tuning of applications on websites using monitoring tools and techniques
• Create scripts to schedule repetitive, detailed, or off-hour tasks
• Stay informed of current and future releases/enhancements of technologies, including security releases
• Manage interactions with coworkers and vendor organizations
• Work closely with the OS Administration Teams, Database Administration Team, Information Security Team, and Network Engineers to maintain and support websites
• Attend product training as available and required
• Support production environments 24 x 7 through on-call rotations
• Assist development staff with new application implementation and problem resolution

THE SKILLSET

• Knowledge of Linux and AIX operating system(s)
• Strong Scripting experience (Bash, Perl, or Python)
• Strong Knowledge and working experience in Apache
• Knowledge of Tomcat, WebSphere, F5 load balancer, and familiarity with Akamai rules management
• Knowledge of Kubernetes or OpenShift
• Basic familiarity with troubleshooting Java applications
• Experience integrating tools into pipelines used for Continuous Integration (CI)
• Experience handling and managing secrets in a secure way in the CI pipeline
• Experience supporting development teams in troubleshooting issues/failures with their pipelines
• Knowledge of application and infrastructure monitoring with Dynatrace, Instana, or similar software
• Ability to perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently within a team structure
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Ability to work onsite at Corporate Headquarters in Little Rock, AR

WITHIN 1 MONTH, YOU’LL

• Troubleshoot web/application server problems and security issues and resolve them as necessary.
• Implement updates, upgrades, and patches in a timely manner to limit loss of service.
• Collaborate with development teams to discuss, analyze, or resolve usability issues.

WITHIN 2 MONTHS, YOU’LL

• Conduct application and infrastructure monitoring.
• Monitor usage statistics and logs and produce reports on user and website behavior.
• Have familiarity with maintaining and applying website certificates.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS, YOU’LL

• Support the installation, configuration, security, operations, and maintenance of all web servers, application servers and other software.
• Be able to update and maintain application server scripts.