• Principal Application Middleware Administrator

    BAE Systems (Mobile, AL)


    Job Description

    Join a Team that's Shaping the Future of IT Support

     

    At BAE Systems, we're passionate about delivering innovative IT solutions that enable our customers to achieve their missions. As a **Principal Application Middleware Administrator** , you'll play a critical role in providing exceptional IT support to the customer. You'll be part of a dynamic team that values innovation, teamwork, and customer satisfaction. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

     

    As a Principal Application Middleware Administrator, you'll provision, configure, administer, and optimize middleware software in government environments, including maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, repairing, operating, patching, migrating, and upgrading all supported software. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include ensuring seamless application integration and performance.

     

    By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects, collaborate with a talented team, and make a significant impact on the customer's operations. You'll be expected to collaborate with cross-functional teams to support application deployments, hybrid cloud integrations, and change management aligned with ITIL practices. If you're a motivated and skilled IT professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

     

    Location Requirement

     

    The successful candidate must be located within 50 miles of Mobile, AL.

     

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    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

    + 6 years of experience provisioning, configuring, administering, and optimizing middleware software in government or large enterprise environments, with hands-on expertise in maintenance, monitoring, troubleshooting, patching, migrating, and upgrading

    + Proven track record managing middleware in secure, regulated settings, including repair and operational support for high-stakes applications

    + Active DoD Secret Clearance (must be current and transferable)

    + Strong knowledge of federal IT standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA) and ITIL practices for service operations and configuration management

    + Proficiency in middleware platforms (e.g., WebSphere, Kafka) and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK Stack)

    + Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills for complex troubleshooting in dynamic environments

    + Applies extensive expertise, and has full knowledge of other related disciplines, with the ability to exercise considerable latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignment

     

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    + Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) certification

    + ITIL 4 Foundation certification

    + Experience supporting DoD or large federal middleware operations, including agile migrations and secure patching in hybrid cloud setups

    + Background in DevOps tools (e.g., Jenkins, Docker) for automated middleware deployments

    + Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., Oracle WebLogic Server Certified Administrator)

     

    Pay Information

     

    Full-Time Salary Range: $63662 - $108225

     

    Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

     

    Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

     

    Principal Application Middleware Administrator

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