Middleware Engineer / Platform Engineer

CYNET SYSTEMS

  • Iselin, NJ
  • Today
  • $53–$58 Per Hour
  • Temporary
  • Contractor
  • Part-time
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Skills

  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)unmatched
  • Ansibleunmatched
  • Authenticationunmatched
  • Automationunmatched
  • Biologyunmatched
  • Certificate Authoritiesunmatched
  • Change Managementunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Computer Securityunmatched
  • Continuous Deployment/Deliveryunmatched
  • Continuous Integrationunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Digital Certificatesunmatched
  • Disability Insuranceunmatched
  • Disaster Recoveryunmatched
  • Employee Assistance Planunmatched
  • Fortune 500 Customersunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • High Availabilityunmatched
  • ISO (International Organization for Standardization)unmatched
  • ISO 14001unmatched
  • ISO 9001unmatched
  • Identity Data Managementunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Insuranceunmatched
  • Javaunmatched
  • Jenkinsunmatched
  • LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol)unmatched
  • Linux Administrationunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Machine Toolunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microservicesunmatched
  • Middlewareunmatched
  • Multiplatform/Cross-Platformunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • Operating Systemsunmatched
  • Red Hat Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • SSL-TLS (Secure Socket Layer - Transport Layer Security)unmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Single Sign-On (SSO)unmatched
  • Software Administrationunmatched
  • Software Developmentunmatched
  • Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)unmatched
  • Software Patchesunmatched
  • Splunkunmatched
  • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
  • Storage Area Network (SAN)unmatched
  • Technical Leadershipunmatched
  • Technical Recruitingunmatched
  • Tomcatunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

Description

Job Overview:

Pay Range $53hr - $58hr

Requirement/Must Have:

  • 7+ years of experience in middleware and platform engineering.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration (physical and virtual).
  • Advanced experience with SSL/TLS, certificate authorities, and secure communications.
  • Proven expertise in middleware and OS security hardening, vulnerability management, and patching.
  • Experience designing and supporting high availability and disaster recovery architectures.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across application, middleware, OS, and infrastructure layers.
  • Working knowledge of LDAP/SSO integrations and identity management concepts.
  • Experience with CI/CD and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Control-M).
  • Familiarity with SAN storage concepts and enterprise storage platforms.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted.

Responsibilities:

  • Support application deployment strategies and enforce SDLC, change management, and release governance.
  • Design and manage SSL/TLS, certificate lifecycle management, and secure communications.
  • Architect, install, configure, and optimize Tomcat clusters on Red Hat Enterprise Linux virtual servers.
  • Implement authentication, authorization, and Single Sign-On (SSO) integrations using LDAP and enterprise identity platforms.
  • Drive security hardening standards, vulnerability remediation, and compliance alignment for middleware and Linux systems.
  • Perform advanced root cause analysis and resolution of complex middleware, OS, and application issues.
  • Establish and maintain platform monitoring, logging, and alerting standards.
  • Support and enhance CI/CD pipelines, automation, and deployment tooling (e.g., Jenkins).
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across middleware and platform operations.
  • Collaborate with application development, database, network, and storage teams to deliver stable and scalable platforms.
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for critical platform incidents and escalations.

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with infrastructure automation (Ansible, scripting).
  • Exposure to containerization or Kubernetes (Tomcat on containers), RedHat OpenShift.
  • Experience supporting Spring Boot or Java microservices platforms.
  • Familiarity with observability stacks (Splunk, ELK, Prometheus).

Benefits
 
Our Benefits Include:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
  • Supplemental Insurance Plans
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Wellness Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities
Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Systems

Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. We deliver agile, scalable talent solutions across IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, powered by a high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asia.
As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build high-performing teams while empowering professionals to grow rewarding careers. Our organization is certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II standards, reflecting our commitment to quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.

Numbers & Facts

LocationIselin, NJ
Job TypeTemporary, Contractor, Part-time
Salary$53–$58 Per Hour
HeadquartersIselin, NJ, US

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