Middleware Team Lead

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, Web Logic, and Web Sphere.
• 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.
• Develop, enforce, and maintain security standards across middleware environments to comply with ALTESS and Army requirements.
• 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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience with Application Server architecture in a large enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with middleware platforms including IIS, Apache, Tomcat, Web Logic, Web Sphere, 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 Power Shell.
• 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.

Clearance

• Secret – IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation.

We are seeking a Middleware Team Lead to join our team supporting an ITES task order.

Tek Synap is a fast-growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations:
  Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford VA
• Type of environment:
  Office
• Noise level:
  Medium
• Work schedule:
  
  Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel:
  Less than 10%

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must…