Principal Application Middleware Administrator

BAE Systems Plc•Mobile, AL

38d•$63,662 - $108,225

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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)

Responsibilities

provisioning, configuring, administering, and optimizing middleware software in government environments
maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, repairing, operating, patching, migrating, and upgrading all supported software
ensuring seamless application integration and performance
collaborating with cross-functional teams to support application deployments, hybrid cloud integrations, and change management aligned with ITIL practices

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
a legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.