Senior Middleware Engineer – Vulnerability Management
Core
Provide day-to-day support for middleware platforms including installation, configuration, upgrades, troubleshooting, and leading vulnerability fixes through patching and hardening.
Role type
Senior IC middleware engineer (vulnerability management)
Builds
Secure, compliant middleware environments (Oracle WebLogic, Apache Tomcat, JBoss/WildFly, IBM MQ, Apache/IIS)
Domain
Enterprise IT infrastructure + Cybersecurity
Required skills
Middleware administration (Oracle WebLogic, Apache Tomcat, JBoss/WildFly, IBM MQ, Apache/IIS), Linux/Unix administration, Vulnerability management (patching, hardening, CIS Benchmarks), Scripting (Bash, Python, WLST), ITSM processes (ITIL), Root-cause analysis
Preferred skills
Vulnerability scanning tools (Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7), SSL/TLS certificate management, Java runtime patching, Automation tools (Ansible), Technical mentoring
Technologies
Oracle WebLogic, Apache Tomcat, JBoss/WildFly, IBM MQ, Apache, IIS, Bash, Python, WLST, Ansible, Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7, Linux, Unix
Responsibilities
Provide day-to-day support for middleware platforms including installation, configuration, upgrades and troubleshooting; Lead vulnerability fixes for middleware components by reviewing scan findings, prioritizing by risk, and applying patches, version upgrades, configuration changes and hardening; Resolve complex incidents and problems, perform root-cause analysis and put permanent fixes in place; Develop and maintain scripts and automation to streamline patching, vulnerability fixes, deployments and routine operational tasks; Mentor and coach team members, sharing knowledge and documented procedures.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC