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. #cjpost