Senior IT Product Line Specialist
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Job Summary
This position is for a Sr IT Product Line Specialist who will serve as a technical leader on the Web/Container Services Team. This team is responsible for designing, building, and supporting container and middleware web environments to enable business applications. The position’s responsibilities will include but are not limited to Kubernetes (OpenShift & AWS/EKS) and WebLogic. Additional responsibilities may include evaluation, acquisition, installation, integration testing, upgrading components and performance monitoring.
Responsibilities
Projects (or assists in projecting) software and hardware requirements. Plans, designs, installs and supports technology platforms or product lines. Facilitates technical and business planning for upgrades. Provides technical guidance relating to the operating system to members of the IT staff.
Exhibits deep expertise in a standard technology platform or product line. Has life cycle responsibility for platform or product line.
Coordinates the activities of upgrades or replacements with the other sections in the IT function.
Prepares activity and progress reports regarding the activities of the platform or product line.
Keeps abreast of new hardware and software developments, evaluates alternative approaches, and recommends new software or modifications which enhance operations and reliability.
Basic/Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science
Minimum 6 years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 6 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 8 year(s) related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Previous Duke Energy experience
Experience with Kubernetes Container platforms
Understanding packaging of applications for Kubernetes
Experience supporting Java applications in Oracle WebLogic
Working knowledge of scripting languages: WLST, Python, BASH, and others
Experience with Puppet for configuration management
Understanding of Kubernetes pods, deployments, services, namespaces, & daemonsets
Understanding Helm charts and Yaml files
Understand basic networking for applications that are running in Kubernetes
Understanding of debugging and logging of Kubernetes applications
Understanding of kubectl commands
Understanding of container security with modernization of applications
Understanding of Integrated build and CI/CD tools for secure DevOps practices
Understanding of Container content scanners and vulnerability management tools
Understanding of External vaults and key management solutions
Understanding of DevOPS tools, container orchestration lifecycle, and CI/CD automated pipeline
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Ability to resolve complex issues with little management oversight
Ability to research independently, multi-task, and meet deadlines under tight timeframes.
Demonstrated ability to build working relationships with different levels within the organization.
Ability to work effectively in a work plan driven/team environment.
Recognizes appropriate times to raise issues and provide status updates
Ability to effectively prioritize activities and focus team efforts based-on priority
Strong interpersonal skills (listening, conflict management, approachability, negotiations, etc).
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Works independently with very little direct supervision or review
Ability to present information on technically complex subjects in an understandable manner in both oral and written form to senior management and any other necessary audience
Displays maturity in approach and ability to effectively handle stress and frustration
Demonstrates the ability to absorb change and continue with positive results
Working Conditions
Virtual Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Travel Requirements
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
NoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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