Middleware administrator with Linux background

Compunnel, Inc.; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions provider is seeking a Middleware Administrator in Mahwah, New Jersey. The role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise middleware platforms, including IBM WebSphere and Oracle WebLogic. Candidates must have strong Linux skills and advanced troubleshooting abilities. Responsibilities include maintaining secure and high-performance environments, automating tasks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This is a contract position with promising career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with WebSphere and WebLogic middleware administration.
• Experience working with Apache on Linux platforms.
• Intermediate knowledge of the Linux operating system.
• Expert-level knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server (Traditional and Liberty).
• Intermediate-level knowledge of Oracle WebLogic Application Server.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex middleware and system-level issues.
• Experience scripting and automating administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM WebSphere Application Server (Traditional and Liberty).
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle WebLogic Application Server (v14.x).
• Troubleshoot complex middleware and infrastructure issues across Linux environments.
• Perform routine administration, performance tuning, and environment optimization.
• Automate common administrative tasks using scripting tools (Shell, wsadmin, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support deployments, configurations, and middleware upgrades.
• Maintain documentation for installation processes, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor middleware environments to ensure reliability, availability, and performance.

Skills

WebSphere administration

WebLogic administration

Linux expertise

Scripting (Shell, wsadmin)

Troubleshooting

Tools

wsadmin

Apache on Linux

Job description

Middleware administrator with Linux background

New Jersey, Mahwah

01/14/2026

Contract

Active

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Middleware Administrator will be responsible for installing, configuring, and maintaining enterprise middleware platforms, including IBM WebSphere Application Server (Traditional and Liberty) and Oracle WebLogic Server.

This role requires strong Linux expertise, advanced troubleshooting skills, and experience automating operational tasks.

The administrator will support enterprise applications by ensuring reliable, secure, and high-performance middleware environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain IBM WebSphere Application Server (Traditional and Liberty).
• Install, configure, and maintain Oracle WebLogic Application Server (v14.x).
• Troubleshoot complex middleware and infrastructure issues across Linux environments.
• Perform routine administration, performance tuning, and environment optimization.
• Automate common administrative tasks using scripting tools (Shell, wsadmin, etc.).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support deployments, configurations, and middleware upgrades.
• Maintain documentation for installation processes, configurations, troubleshooting procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor middleware environments to ensure reliability, availability, and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with WebSphere and WebLogic middleware administration.
• Experience working with Apache on Linux platforms.
• Intermediate knowledge of the Linux operating system.
• Expert-level knowledge of IBM WebSphere Application Server (Traditional and Liberty).
• Intermediate-level knowledge of Oracle WebLogic Application Server.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex middleware and system-level issues.
• Experience scripting and automating administrative tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Shell scripting for automation.
• Experience with wsadmin scripting for WebSphere automation.
• Familiarity with enterprise DevOps or CI workflows.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts related to middleware environments.