Web Application Server Administrator
Required Relevant Education & Experience:
Education:Bachelor's Degree (4 years); Experience: 3-4 Years
About the Institution:
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.
Position Details:
Web Application Server Administrator
Indiana State University's Office of Information Technology is seeking a skilled Web Application Server Administrator to join our team and ensure the reliability, security, and performance of our web application environments. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in Linux-based systems and Java-based applications who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced setting.
Job Summary:
As a Web Application Server Administrator, you will be responsible for deploying, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing web application servers and middle-tier applications-primarily Apache Tomcat on RHEL8 Linux. You'll support both development and production environments, manage deployments, monitor system health, and troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues. Working closely with system administrators, developers, and security teams, you'll help ensure our web-based applications run smoothly and securely.
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, and maintain web application servers, primarily Apache Tomcat on RHEL8 Linux.
- Manage application deployments, patches, and updates across environments.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security; implement tuning and optimization.
- Troubleshoot server, application, and connectivity issues.
- Configure server security, including SSL/TLS and SAML SSO authentication.
- Collaborate with system administrators and IT managers to support application lifecycle management.
- Document server configurations, procedures, and operational standards.
- Stay current with security patches, software updates, and emerging technologies.
Qualified candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and 3-4 years of experience.
Application Process:
This position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin on September 22, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. For a full description and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/53455.
About the Institution:
Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.
Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.
Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.
Indiana State is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn and thrive together. Join our Sycamore family!
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.
Job Summary:
The Web Application Server Administrator is responsible for the deployment, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of web application server environments and middle-tier applications, with a focus on Java-based platforms. This role ensures high availability, security, and performance across both development and production systems. Operating primarily within Linux environments, the administrator also performs essential system administration tasks. Key responsibilities include managing application deployments, monitoring server health, and resolving infrastructure and application-related issues. Collaboration with system administrators, developers, and security teams is critical to maintaining the stability and security of web-based applications.
Required Field of Study:
NA
