Middleware Administrator

Position Requirements:
Responsible for all facets of engineering and administering the mid-tier at PD ALTESS. 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 ALTESS and ARMY 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 literatureand 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








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Eligibility Requirements:

• Candidate MUST satisfy 80% of job requirements to submit resume. Candidates who are clearly unqualified (less than 60% skill match), or lacks legal work status will be rejected & reported.
• Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation, reference verification and drug screen.
• For U.S. employment opportunities we accept U.S. citizens and permanent resident applicants. Exceptions to these requirements will be determined based on candidate's willingness for their visa to be sponsored by Virpie (if position permits). Virpie will require proof of work authorization.
• SORRY, NO CORPORATE TO CORPORATE (CORP. 2 CORP. / C2C) APPLICANTS will be considered for this position. Candidates must be willing to work on Virpie or client's W2.

About Virpie Tech:

• A certified NMSDC minority-owned consulting firm since 1997, providing a complete range of staffing services to Fortune 500 companies nationwide across a broad spectrum of industries along with various Federal and State goverment agencies. Additional offices nationwide, UK, Dubai, and India.
• We consult with candidates to understand their personal goals before discussing technical skills and offer an opportunity to succeed. The enthusiasm our employees bring to work extends to their personal life, and we encourage a healthy balance of work and life.
• Virpie has won awards for Top 50 Diversity Business, Fortune 50 Company, Inc. 500 Fastest Growing Company, and Diversity Business Top 500 Business.
• Virpie is an Equal Opportunity Employer; welcoming diversity as a competitive advantage
• We honor our Veterans
• Charitable donations to our community in a new hire's honor for permanent placements
• Visit us at: www.virpietech.com