[Hiring] Senior Middleware Engineer @Unisys

Role Description

• Provide day-to-day support for middleware platforms [Oracle WebLogic, Apache Tomcat, JBoss/WildFly, IBM MQ, Apache/IIS], including installation, configuration, upgrades and troubleshooting.
• Lead vulnerability fixes for middleware components: review scan findings, prioritize by risk, and apply patches, version upgrades, configuration changes and hardening.
• Keep middleware compliant with security policies and hardening standards [CIS Benchmarks], and track each fix through to closure.
• Work with Security teams to review new vulnerabilities and vendor advisories, determine which systems are exposed, and plan fixes within agreed timeframes.
• Resolve complex incidents and problems, perform root-cause analysis and put permanent fixes in place to improve availability and reliability.
• Handle incidents, problems and changes through ITSM processes and meet service level agreements.
• Mentor and coach team members, sharing knowledge and documented procedures so the team relies less on escalations.
• Plan and implement new releases, updates and corrections to middleware and related applications.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation [Bash, Python, WLST, Ansible] to streamline patching, vulnerability fixes, deployments and routine operational tasks.
• Evaluate, recommend and maintain monitoring and management tools.
• Contribute to middleware projects, capacity planning and service improvements as capacity permits.
• Explain technical issues and risks clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks and knowledge articles.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree and 6–8 years’ relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong hands-on experience running middleware or application server platforms in enterprise production environments.
• Proven experience fixing vulnerabilities through patching, upgrades and hardening, working from scan reports.
• Solid Linux/Unix administration skills, with scripting and automation experience [Bash, Python, WLST].
• Experience with incident, problem and change management (ITIL or similar).

Requirements

• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools [Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7].
• Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management, Java runtime patching and secure configuration.
• Experience with automation tools [Ansible].
• Experience mentoring or leading technical staff.

Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) plan.
• Comprehensive healthcare.
• HSA matching.
• Ongoing learning opportunities.
• Commitment to supporting work-life balance and investing in your future success.