Middleware Engineer

Middleware Engineer

Clearance Required: Active Secret

About the Role

Every enterprise application that talks to another application does it through middleware — and someone has to make sure that conversation never breaks down. As a Middleware Engineer, you'll be on the team that keeps those critical connections running in a complex federal IT environment. This is a hands-on, learn-by-doing role where you'll work alongside experienced engineers, build real technical skills fast, and contribute to infrastructure that supports mission-level operations from day one.

What You'll Do

Middleware Administration & Configuration

• Assist in installing and configuring middleware components — application servers, web servers, and messaging platforms — following established build standards and deployment patterns
• Apply access controls, certificates, and encryption settings to keep middleware services aligned with enterprise security policies and compliance requirements
• Support backup and recovery procedures for middleware configurations to keep continuity of operations and disaster recovery plans ready when it matters most

Monitoring & Incident Support

• Monitor middleware health, logs, and alerts across the environment — catching issues early before they become outages
• Perform initial triage on integration and connectivity incidents and escalate complex problems to senior engineers with clear, documented findings
• Coordinate with application, database, and network teams to validate end-to-end connectivity and service availability after deployments or infrastructure changes

Patching, Upgrades & Migrations

• Support routine maintenance including vendor patching, configuration updates, and post-change service validation
• Help execute migration and upgrade activities across dev, test, and production environments — moving configurations safely and validating integration points every step of the way

Documentation & Governance

• Contribute to runbooks, topology diagrams, inventory records, and lifecycle plans that keep the team organized and audit-ready
• Maintain accurate documentation of configurations, standards, and operating procedures in a highly regulated government environment where the paper trail matters as much as the technical work

What You Bring

• 0–3 years of experience in middleware, systems administration, or enterprise IT infrastructure — this is a great entry point for someone ready to level up
• Foundational understanding of middleware concepts including provisioning, configuration, and multi-tier architecture
• Basic familiarity with security standards and lifecycle management for middleware platforms
• Exposure to enterprise middleware stacks such as Apache, Nginx, IIS, Tomcat, WebLogic, WebSphere, or JBoss is a strong plus
• Scripting experience in PowerShell, Python, or shell scripting for automation and monitoring tasks is a bonus
• Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
• U.S. citizenship required for this federal environment
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field — or equivalent hands-on experience that shows you know your stuff
• Less than 10% travel required

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll be touching production middleware, working alongside senior engineers who are invested in your growth, and building a foundation in enterprise integration that opens doors across the industry.

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