Middleware Team Lead w/Secret Clearance

Archer; Radford (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

Archer, in collaboration with TekSynap, seeks a Middleware Team Lead to deploy, administer, and optimize middleware across Linux, UNIX, and Windows environments. You will manage IIS, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic, and WebSphere in a mixed setting, ensuring high availability and performance while aligning with DoD/STIG requirements.

The role requires strong collaboration with customers and stakeholders, SRR/POA&M processes, and proactive security improvements for government programs.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience with application server architecture in a large enterprise.
• Hands-on middleware experience with IIS, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic, or WebSphere.
• Configuring and managing SOAP/REST web services.
• Familiar with XML standards (DTD, XSLT) and related tools.
• Basic debugging ability in Java or C#.
• Experience with UNIX and Windows system administration.
• Familiar with Oracle and SQL Server databases.
• Scripting with Python and PowerShell.
• Knowledge of STIGs and IAVM.
• Ability to communicate with customers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead deployment, administration, and maintenance of middleware software.
• Architect mid-tier infra for Linux, UNIX, and Windows.
• Install, configure, and manage IIS, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic, and WebSphere.
• Manage OS configs and mid-tier components for high availability and performance.
• Schedule and coordinate deployments and infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop and enforce security standards to comply with ALTESS and DoD requirements.
• Create proactive monitoring systems and dashboards for service delivery.
• Perform SRRs and document findings in POA&Ms.
• Collaborate with dev teams to support debugging and middleware integration.
• Stay current with middleware tech; propose performance, security, scalability improvements.

Skills

App Server Architecture

IIS

Apache

Tomcat

WebLogic

WebSphere

SOAP/REST

XML Standards

Java or C#

UNIX/Linux Admin

SQL: Oracle/SQL Server

Python

PowerShell

STIGs/IAVM

Customer communications

Tools

IIS

Apache

Tomcat

WebLogic

WebSphere

SOAP

REST

DTD

XSLT

Xerces

Xalan

Job description

Archer is collaborating with TekSynap to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.

We are seeking a Middleware Team Lead to join our team supporting an ITES task order.

Experience

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Three (3) years of experience with Application Server architecture in a large enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience with middleware platforms including IIS, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic, WebSphere, or similar.
• Proficient in configuring and managing Web Services, including SOAP and RESTful services.
• Familiarity with XML standards, including DTD, XSLT, and related tools such as Xerces and Xalan.
• Ability to assist developers in debugging using basic knowledge of Java or C#.
• Experience with UNIX and Windows system administration.
• Familiarity with relational databases, particularly Oracle and SQL Server.
• Understanding of scripting and automation using Python and PowerShell.
• Working knowledge of DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM).
• Ability to maintain professional communication and collaboration with customers and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience supporting government agencies, customers, or contracts within federal environments. This includes the Intelligence Community (IC), Department of Defense (DoD), Federal Civil agencies, and military organizations. Prior experience supporting the same or similar contract, with an in-depth understanding of the customer environment, requirements, and operational landscape, is highly desirable.

Clearance

• Secret – IT-II Non-Critical Sensitive Clearance or Tier 3 (T3) investigation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the deployment, administration, and maintenance of middleware software supporting customer applications.
• Architect and engineer mid-tier infrastructure for a mixed environment that includes Linux, UNIX, and Windows systems.
• Install, configure, and manage application and web servers such as IIS, Apache, Tomcat, WebLogic, and WebSphere.
• Manage operating system configurations and mid-tier components to ensure high availability and performance.
• Schedule and coordinate deployment activities, including new installations and infrastructure upgrades.
• Develop, enforce, and maintain security standards across middleware environments to comply with ALTESS and Army requirements.
• Create and manage proactive monitoring systems and administrative dashboards to ensure consistent service delivery.
• Perform Security Readiness Reviews (SRRs) and document findings in Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M).
• Collaborate with development teams to support debugging and middleware integration tasks.
• Stay up to date with middleware technologies and recommend improvements for system performance, security, and scalability.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Locations: Radford Army Ammunition Plant, Radford VA
• Type of environment: Office
• Noise level: Medium
• Work schedule: Schedule is day shift Monday – Friday. May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.
• Amount of Travel: Less than 10%

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

U.S. Citizen

Secret clearance

WAGE INFORMATION

Target salary range: $140,000 - $205,000. The salary range displayed is an estimate and will be determined on several factors regarding the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies and experience, as well as contract parameters and organizational requirements. The displayed salary is one component of the total compensation package for employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, feel, touch; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Other Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice

This position supports an upcoming government contract proposal and is contingent upon contract award and government approval. Candidates must meet all stated requirements and may be required to sign a Letter of Commitment (LOC).

TekSynap is a fast growing high-tech company that understands both the pace of technology today and the need to have a comprehensive well planned information management environment. “Technology moving at the speed of thought” embodies these principles – the need to nimbly utilize the best that information technology offers to meet the business needs of our Federal Government customers.

We offer our full-time employees a competitive benefits package to include health, dental, vision, 401K, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability plans, vacation time and holidays.

TekSynap is a drug-free workplace. We reserve the right to conduct drug testing in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. All employees and candidates may be subject to drug screening if deemed necessary to ensure a safe and compliant working environment.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment. TekSynap is committed to ensuring that our online application process provides an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an application, please contact [e-mail] for assistance.