United Support Services, Inc. (USS), a La Jolla based Engineering and Technology company serving Federal and DoD government clients in the aerospace, technology, and defense sectors, is seeking a Mid-Level Middleware Engineer, eager to join a growing team in an uplifting work environment. Easy transition into a supportive group of professionals who work together on defined collaborations to achieve success. We greatly value the quality contributions from all team members and offer highly competitive salaries with excellent benefits. This position will be onsite, supporting the Marine Corp Facilities Service Branch in Kansas City, MO.

***Applicants must posses a current and active DoD security clearance in order to apply.

Job Description

The Mid-level Middleware Engineer should be able to design documentation, build, automate with limited oversight, support, manage, and optimize new and existing applications and associated software. Soft skills as well as technical skills are critical in the position of a Mid-level Middleware Engineer. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. The Mid-level Middleware Engineer will work closely with other technology teams troubleshooting customer issues.

Responsibilities

• The Mid-level Middleware Engineer will be responsible for the design documentation, build, automation with limited oversight, support, management, and optimization of Middleware applications, such as Web Server software (IIS, Apache) and Application Server software (Oracle WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, Citrix XenApp), on Windows Servers.
• Websites/applications may be developed in house, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), or Government off-the-shelf (GOTS). Candidate must be able to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging technologies and technical strategy, and advises the leadership where improvements are deemed necessary.

Qualifications

• Proficient with a minimum of 4 years of experience of Mid-level understanding of Middleware applications and Windows Server 2016 in general.
• Proficient with a minimum of 4 years of experience of hands-on experience with application implementation process to include base OS functionality, OS build, web hosting services, and application performance understanding
• Proficient hands on work experience with Web Server software (IIS, Apache) and Application Server software (Citrix Suite, Oracle WebLogic, IBM WebSphere, Citrix XenApp).
• Experience with scripting/programming in language such as, but not limited to: Bash, Batch, PowerShell, .NET, Java, C++, etc.
• Proficient with a minimum of 4 years of experience in implementing security, compliance and auditing of Middleware applications running on Windows Servers 2016.

• Web Server software: IIS (preferred), Apache.
• Application Server software: IBM WebSphere (preferred), Oracle WebLogic, Citrix XenApp.

• Strong customer facing skills and ability to support and drive troubleshooting with multiple vendors and internal teams.
• Experience creating technical and process documentation.
• Familiarity with Datacenter operations / Worked in a datacenter environment
  • Different application environments
  • Web application deployments

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Ability to think logically
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• History of handling moderately complex projects through to completion
• Strong technical/process documentation skills
• Strong team and communication skills

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Job Type: Full time/Exempt

Security clearance: Secret (Required)

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate.

United Support Services, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class