Middleware Administrator job vacancy

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Job#: 1293714

Job Description: Benefits for this project: PTO and Paid Holidays, Short/Long term disability, 401k plan, Health/Dental/Vision, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Discounts

Key Aspects of Windows Server Admin:

Project Details: This position is for a Middleware Administrator and will need previous experience of application server architecture in a large enterprise environment.
Salary Range: $140,000/year depending on experience
Environment: Large, multifaceted data center. Remote virtual storage.
Additional Aspects: Knowledge of Application Server architecture in a large enterprise environment using WebLogic, WebSphere, IIS, Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, ColdFusion or similar class server systems.
Key Requirements: Must have 1-3 years of experience with WebLogic, Tomcat, Apache, IIS or JBOSS. Specific activities and associated deliverables include: support of these technologies in Dev, Test and Prod environments; assisting in project releases; configuring and installing the middleware technologies; assisting in troubleshooting of reported outages; automating administration tasks.

Why APEX?

We offer weekly pay, direct deposit, competitive pay rates, PTO and paid holidays
Health/Medical benefits, Life Insurance, 401k, Employee Stock Purchase Program
Discounts to most major certification programs, access to multiple technical training platforms and programs

Why SW Virginia?

Beautiful scenery Blue Ridge Parkway(!)
Low cost of living
Access to many major cities on the east coast within a few hours ((2hr 20 min to Charlotte, 4hr to DC, 3hr to Richmond)

Position Requirements:

Responsible for all facets of engineering and administering the mid-tier at our client site. This includes architecting infrastructure, installing and configuring Application and Web Servers, Portals, and associated software products and operating system configuration in Windows environments. Once deployed, responsible for maintaining the infrastructure to meet availability and performance standards. Must have 1-3 years of experience with WebLogic, Tomcat, Apache, IIS or JBOSS. Specific activities and associated deliverables include: support of these technologies in Dev, Test and Prod environments; assisting in project releases; configuring and installing the middleware technologies; assisting in troubleshooting of reported outages; automating administration tasks. Responsible for maintaining security standards in the mid-tier and ensuring all systems and applications meet security requirements. Responsible for development and maintenance of mid-tier system monitoring and administrative dashboards to ensure a proactive approach to system management.

Essential Job Functions

• Working tasks in ServiceNow for installing, configuring, patching or troubleshooting Application and Web servers

• Documenting progress on tickets with in ServiceNow.

• Periodic review of Army Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

• Documenting common knowledge for future team use into Atlassian Confluence tool

• Consistent review of literature and current practices to support business requirements and/or new industry technology

Required skills:

• Knowledge of Application Server architecture in a large enterprise environment using WebLogic, WebSphere, IIS, Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, ColdFusion or similar class server systems.

• Knowledge of Windows administrations skills.

• Ability to communicate to external customers in a professional manner.

• 1-3 years of experience in application server management using WebLogic, WebSphere, IIS, Apache, Tomcat, JBOSS, ColdFusion or similar enterprise mid-tier management tool

• Background in a Web Application Server environment in a substantially large enterprise.

• Experience with automating maintenance tasks in an IT Configuration Management, Deployment & Orchestration tool such as Ansible

• Experience with Powershell

• Understanding of application network architectures to troubleshoot firewall and port issues

• Understanding of SSL

Desired Skills:

• Strong communication skills to communicate systems proposals to management and customers and provide systems diagnoses and resolution for current systems

• Strong organization skills to prioritize work, maintain project schedules and manage tasks to ensure completion of projects within the established schedules

• Good interpersonal skills to interact with customers, senior level personnel, and team members

• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team

• Knowledge of Web Services, both SOAP and REST

• Knowledge of XML

• Knowledge of DTD, XSLT, Xerces and Xalan is a plus

• Knowledge of the Cyber Command Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) processes and procedures

• Bachelors Degree in technical field or related discipline or comparable experience in a previous job

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or

Vacancy expired!

ID	#46240176
State	Virginia
City	Radford
Job type	Permanent
Salary	USD TBD TBD
Source	Apex Systems
Showed	2022-10-05
Date	2022-10-04
Deadline	2022-12-02
Category	Et cetera
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Middleware Administrator