Rocket Software Enterprise Administrator
Job Title: Rocket Software Enterprise Administrator
Location: London, UK (Remote - occasional travel to office)
Job Type: Permanent
Job Description
Role Overview
• We are seeking an experienced Micro Focus Administrator / Rocket Software Enterprise
• Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize enterprise-level systems built on Micro Focus and/or Rocket Software platforms. The role requires strong expertise in system administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, upgrades, integrations, and automation across enterprise environments.
• The ideal candidate will work closely with infrastructure, application, and security teams to ensure stable, secure, and efficient system operations.
Key Responsibilities Micro Focus / Rocket Software Platform Administration
• Install, configure, and maintain Micro Focus or Rocket Software enterprise suites (e.g., Enterprise Server, COBOL environments, UFT, ALM, Service Manager, Enterprise Developer, Rocket Process Automation, Rocket Terminal Emulation, or equivalent).
• Perform system upgrades, patches, and migrations to ensure platform stability and compliance.
• Troubleshoot platform issues, analyze logs, and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Manage licensing, user provisioning, and configuration across environments (Dev, QA, Prod).
System Operations & Maintenance
• Monitor application and server health, availability, and capacity using enterprise monitoring tools.
• Optimize system performance, including memory, CPU, I/O, job scheduling, and workload balancing.
• Conduct root-cause analysis (RCA) for production incidents and implement preventive measures.
• Maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and SOPs.
Integration & Automation
• Integrate Micro Focus/Rocket tools with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and automation frameworks.
• Develop scripts (PowerShell, Bash, Python, Shell) to automate tasks, deployments, and maintenance activities.
• Support DevOps and modernization initiatives for legacy workloads.
Security & Compliance
• Implement security best practices, patch management, and vulnerability remediation.
• Ensure compliance with internal governance, audit requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Work with security teams on access control, encryption, and secure configurations.
Collaboration & Support
• Provide L2/L3 technical support for application and infrastructure teams.
• Liaise with vendors (Micro Focus/Rocket Software) for support, issue resolution, and product guidance.
• Participate in on-call rotations for production support.
Required Skills & Qualifications
• 7–10 years of hands-on experience administering Micro Focus and/or Rocket Software enterprise tools.
• Strong proficiency in:
a. Micro Focus Enterprise Server / Enterprise Developer / COBOL environments
b. or Rocket Software tools (Rocket Terminal, Rocket Enterprise Automation, Rocket Modernization tools)
• Deep understanding of Windows/Linux server environments.
• Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Shell, Python).
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with enterprise monitoring tools (Splunk, Dynatrace, Nagios, etc.).
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting, performance tuning, and platform optimization.
• Understanding of networking fundamentals, firewalls, and load balancing.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
• Certifications in Micro Focus or Rocket Software (if applicable).
• Experience with cloud environments (Azure/AWS).
• Knowledge of legacy modernization or workload migration strategies.
• Exposure to ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change Management).
Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ownership mindset with proactive attitude
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross functional team
• Strong documentation and communication skills