Middleware Team Lead w​/Secret Clearance

Responsibilities & Qualifications

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

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.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes 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.

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.

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%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms;

talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

OTHER INFORMATION

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