Senior Middleware & Hybrid Cloud Administrator (Projects) - Remote

Unisys; Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited paid time off

401(k) match

Comprehensive healthcare

HSA matching

Ongoing learning opportunities

Job summary

Unisys seeks a Senior Middleware & Hybrid Cloud Administrator to lead enterprise middleware modernization across mission-critical environments.

You will drive cloud transformation, app migration, and platform engineering with WebSphere/WebLogic/JBoss/Tomcat, IBM MQ/Artemis/Mule ESB, and automation via CloudFormation, JSON, YAML, and scripting to ensure 24/7 SLA compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of middleware, infrastructure, and cloud experience.
• Proven track record delivering large-scale middleware and migration projects.
• Hands-on with WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat, Apache; MQs and Mule ESB.
• Experience with AWS cloud services and hybrid architectures; 24/7 SLA accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end middleware and hybrid cloud implementations from architecture to deployment.
• Enable application modernization by re-platforming legacy apps and migrating workloads to AWS.
• Design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions with DR alignment.
• Deploy middleware and messaging platforms like IBM MQ, Artemis MQ, Mule ESB.
• Develop IaC and automation using CloudFormation, JSON, YAML, and scripting.
• Integrate on-premises and AWS environments for seamless operations.
• Ensure monitoring, performance optimization, and SLA adherence.
• Embed security controls and regulatory requirements across implementations.
• Collaborate with application, infrastructure, and security teams for delivery.
• Support DevOps and release enablement with CI/CD pipelines.

Skills

Middleware & Cloud delivery

AWS cloud architecture

Automation & IaC

WebSphere

WebLogic

JBoss

Tomcat

Apache

IBM MQ

Artemis MQ

Mule ESB

CloudFormation

JSON

YAML

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

WebSphere

WebLogic

JBoss

Tomcat

Apache

IBM MQ

Artemis MQ

Mule ESB

CloudFormation

JSON

YAML

Job description

What success looks like in this role:

We are seeking a Senior Middleware & Hybrid Cloud Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and modernization of enterprise middleware and hybrid cloud solutions. This role is heavily focused on project delivery, including cloud transformation, application migration, and platform engineering across mission‑critical environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in middleware platforms, AWS cloud architecture, and automation, with a proven track record of delivering large‑scale implementations in 24/7 SLA‑driven environments.

Key Responsibilities (Project‑Focused)

• Lead Middleware & Cloud Implementations Drive end‑to‑end delivery of middleware and hybrid cloud solutions, including architecture, design, build, migration, and deployment.
• Enable Application Modernization Execute transformation initiatives by re‑platforming legacy applications and migrating workloads to AWS and hybrid cloud environments.
• Design Scalable & Resilient Solutions Implement highly available, secure, and performance‑optimized architectures aligned with enterprise standards and DR requirements (RPO/RTO).
• Deploy Middleware & Messaging Platforms Implement enterprise middleware technologies such as WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat, Apache, and messaging solutions including IBM MQ, Artemis MQ, and Mule ESB.
• Implement Automation & Infrastructure as Code Develop provisioning and deployment automation using CloudFormation, JSON, YAML, and scripting to enable consistent and efficient delivery.
• Integrate Hybrid Environments Design and implement connectivity between on‑premises infrastructure and AWS cloud environments.
• Ensure Monitoring & Performance Optimization Deploy monitoring and observability tools to maintain system health, optimize performance, and meet SLA commitments.
• Embed Security & Compliance Integrate enterprise security controls, identity management, and regulatory requirements into all implementations.
• Collaborate Across Teams Partner with application, infrastructure, security, and client stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
• Support DevOps & Release Enablement Enable CI/CD pipelines and release automation to improve deployment speed and reliability.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or equivalent experience
• 10+ years of experience in middleware, infrastructure, and cloud environments
• Proven experience delivering large‑scale implementation and migration projects
• Strong hands‑on expertise with: Middleware: WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat Messaging: IBM MQ, Artemis MQ, Mule ESB AWS cloud services and hybrid architectures
• Experience in 24/7 production environments with SLA accountability
• Strong troubleshooting, performance tuning, and system design skills

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certifications (Solutions Architect Professional, Security Specialty)
• Experience in regulated industries (government, financial services, insurance)
• Familiarity with Linux, AIX, Unix, Windows Server, and Oracle
• Experience with enterprise security tools (LDAP, SiteMinder, IAM)
• Exposure to Generative AI / AI‑assisted operations concepts
• Technical Environment - Middleware: WebSphere, WebLogic, JBoss, Tomcat, Apache, IBM HTTP Server Messaging: IBM MQ, Apache Artemis, Sonic MQ, Mule ESB Automation: CloudFormation, JSON, YAML, scripting Monitoring: AppDynamics, CloudWatch, Tivoli, ITCAM Infrastructure: Linux, AIX, Unix, Windows

Benefit Highlights:

• unlimited paid time off
• a 401(k) match
• comprehensive healthcare
• HSA matching
• ongoing learning opportunities

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