Middleware System Administrator / Onsite in Denton TX

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC; Denton (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Vacation Time

Stock Options

Job summary

Motion Recruitment Partners LLC is seeking an Applications & Middleware IT Administrator in Denton, TX on a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite). You will focus on OpenShift/Kubernetes application administration, maintain Apache/Tomcat/JBoss middleware, and support both on‑prem and AWS-hosted apps critical to engineering operations.

You’ll work with global teams, handle production issues, and improve application reliability while leveraging Linux expertise and traditional middleware skills.

Qualifications

• Experience with OpenShift and Kubernetes for application administration (pods, deployments, troubleshooting).
• Strong Linux systems administration (Red Hat/Linux).
• Experience deploying, supporting, and maintaining enterprise middleware (Apache, Tomcat, JBoss/WildFly).
• Experience in production environments and incident management systems.
• Strong communication and collaboration across distributed teams.
• At least 5 years of experience supporting enterprise applications.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or similar field.

Responsibilities

• Administer applications in OpenShift/Kubernetes environments.
• Troubleshoot production issues to improve reliability.
• Collaborate with application and infrastructure teams across US and Europe.

Skills

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Linux administration

Middleware

Incident management

Communication

5+ years experience

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT/Engineering

Tools

Apache

Tomcat

JBoss/WildFly

Windows Server

AWS ROSA

Job description

A growing aerospace-focused organization is hiring a full-time Application & Middleware IT Administrator in Denton, TX, with a hybrid schedule (3 days onsite). This role centers on OpenShift and Kubernetes application administration within a complex enterprise environment, alongside strong Red Hat Linux systems and middleware technologies such as Apache, Tomcat, and JBoss. The position supports both on‑prem and AWS-hosted applications critical to engineering and manufacturing operations.

This is an opportunity to step into a highly collaborative, globally connected environment where you’ll act as a key bridge between application and infrastructure teams across the US and Europe. The team is specifically targeting engineers who understand how to run and support applications in containerized environments rather than build the underlying infrastructure. If you enjoy troubleshooting production issues, improving application reliability, and working hands‑on with modern container platforms while still leveraging traditional middleware and Linux expertise, this role offers strong long‑term growth and exposure to enterprise‑scale systems.

Required Skills & Experience

• OpenShift and Kubernetes experience focused on application administration such as managing pods, deployments, and troubleshooting
• Strong experience with Red Hat or Linux systems administration
• Experience deploying, supporting, and maintaining enterprise middleware like Apache, Tomcat, or JBoss/WildFly
• Background supporting production applications and working within ticketing or incident management systems
• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across distributed global teams
• At least 5 years of experience supporting enterprise applications in IT environments
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or similar field

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience working with AWS environments such as ROSA or cloud-hosted applications
• Familiarity with Windows Server environments
• Basic understanding of SQL Server or other database systems
• Foundational networking knowledge including protocols and connectivity concepts
• Experience creating automation scripts using PowerShell or similar tools
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines or automation tools for application deployment
• Understanding of manufacturing or engineering application environments

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

• 60% Red Hat Linux
• 25% Middleware (Apache, Tomcat, JBoss)
• 15% Windows Server

Daily Responsibilities

• 70% Hands On
• 0% Management Duties
• 30% Team Collaboration

The Offer

• Bonus eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.