Middleware Team Lead w/Secret Clearance

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, administration, and maintenance of middleware software supporting customer applications.
• Architect and engineer mid-tier infrastructure for a mixed environment that includes Linux, UNIX, and Windows systems.
• Install, configure, and manage application and web servers such as IIS, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic, and WebSphere.
• Manage operating system configurations and mid-tier components to ensure high availability and performance.
• Schedule and coordinate deployment activities, including new installations and infrastructure upgrades.
• Create and manage proactive monitoring systems and administrative dashboards to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Perform Security Readiness Reviews (SRRs) and document findings in Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Collaborate with development teams to support debugging and middleware integration tasks.
• Stay up to date with middleware technologies and recommend improvements for system performance, security, and scalability.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of experience with Application Server architecture in a large enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with middleware platforms including IIS, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic, WebSphere, or similar.
• Proficient in configuring and managing Web Services, including SOAP and RESTful services.
• Familiarity with XML standards, including DTD, XSLT, and related tools such as Xerces and Xalan.
• Ability to assist developers in debugging using basic knowledge of Java or C#.
• Experience with UNIX and Windows system administration.
• Familiarity with relational databases, particularly Oracle and SQL Server.
• Understanding of scripting and automation using Python and PowerShell.
• Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM).
• Ability to maintain professional communication and collaboration with customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments, including the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations.
• Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.
• Clearance: Secret – IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation.