Middleware Team Lead

Description

NexGen Data Systems is seeking a Middleware Team Lead. This position will be responsible for deploying and managing middleware software supporting customer applications. Responsible for all facets of engineering and administering the mid-tier at PL ALTESS.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Architecting infrastructure, installing, and configuring Application and Web Servers, Portals, and associated SW products and operating system configuration in LINUX, UNIX and Windows environments. 
• Once deployed, responsible for maintaining the infrastructure to meet availability and performance standards. 
• Assists in the scheduling of deployment activity as well as new installations of mid-tier infrastructure. 
• Responsible for developing 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.
• Thorough knowledge of the Cyber Command Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) processes and procedures. Know how to perform a Security Readiness Review (SRR) and document the SRR findings in a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) document.

Other Duties: 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.

Requirements

Desired/Required Skills:

• Experience in Computer Science or IT.
• Three or more years’ experience with Application Server architecture in a large enterprise environment.
• Knowledge of Internet Information Services (IIS), Apache Tomcat (TOMCAT), Apache, Java, WebLogic, WebSphere, or similar class server systems.
• Knowledge of Web Services, both Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) and Representational State Transfer (REST).
• Knowledge of Extensible Markup Language (XML) is required. 
• Knowledge of Document Type Definition (DTD), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Xerces and Xalan is a plus.
• Must possess a familiarity of the Java or C# programming languages to assist developers in debugging applications.
• Knowledge of the Oracle Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and the SQL Server RDBMS is a plus.
• Knowledge of UNIX and Windows administrations skills.
• Knowledge of Python and PowerShell is a plus.
• All positions require the ability to relate to customers in a professional manner.
• Have an active DoW Secret security clearance.
• Working knowledge of DoW STIGs, and IAVM.

About the Company:

NexGen Data Systems is an emerging technologies focused company providing expert systems and network engineering solutions to the Department of Defense. NexGen Data Systems promotes a culture of knowledge and career advancement through continued learning, keeping our team current on the latest advances in systems and networking, and enabling our team to provide the best available solutions to our clients.

Benefits:

• Company covers 100% of premiums for the employee’s medical, dental, and vision insurance and subsidizes premiums for spouse and dependents.
• Company provides short and long term disability plans.
• 401(k) match up to 10% of the employee’s salary contributions to 401(K) plan.
• Comprehensive training and development program.
• 11 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) accrual level starts at 15 days annually.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

NOTE: US Citizens and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. In order to be qualified for this position, you must be able to obtain and maintain a United States Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance. We are unable to sponsor Visas at this time. NexGen Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.