Middleware Administrator – Information Systems Specialist 7

Oregon Department of Human Services

. Support DOJ’s IT Operations Team as a senior technical Middleware Administrator .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeSalem • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $6,846 - $10,344 per monthWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Middleware Administration, including performance engineering, compliance with federal and state regulations, and lifecycle management of middleware platforms. Proficient in troubleshooting complex middleware incidents and implementing secure, scalable solutions across diverse environments.

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Middleware AdministrationAPI ManagementPerformance EngineeringCompliance FrameworksLinux Operating Systems

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Hard Skills

Middleware Performance EngineeringConfiguration ManagementHigh-Availability DesignAPI PlatformsIntegration FrameworksSSO/Authentication SystemsOrchestration ToolsSecure File-Transfer TechnologiesObservability SystemsContainerization Technologies

Soft Skills

Clear Communication SkillsAnalytical ReasoningTroubleshooting JudgmentCollaborationAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

DockerAlfresco Content ManagementMiddleware PlatformsIntegration TiersWeb Gateways

Industry Keywords

IRS 1075CJISSSANISTFTIPII

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsDockerLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support DOJ’s IT Operations Team as a senior technical Middleware Administrator
Provide expert engineering, administration, and lifecycle leadership for enterprise middleware platforms
Respond to and resolve complex middleware incidents affecting mission-critical applications and integrations
Diagnose outages, performance issues, and transaction failures across application servers, integration tiers, web gateways, APIs, file-transfer platforms, and authentication/SSO services
Communicate impacts, document actions, and restore services supporting statewide program operations
Administer middleware environments across development, test, and production
Coordinate patching, secrets management, certificates, baseline configurations, observability, monitoring, and alerting
Lead middleware change management and enforce documentation standards
Ensure compliance with DOJ and federal/state requirements, including IRS 1075, CJIS, and SSA regulations
Design and implement secure, scalable middleware capabilities
Establish engineering standards for API management, application runtimes, integration patterns, workload orchestration, and gateway services
Lead multi-vendor or multi-site deployments, migrations, and proofs of concept
Create runbooks, integration contracts, and CI/CD patterns for reliable deployments
Embed security-by-design throughout the middleware stack
Validate configurations involving FTI, PII, and other regulated data
Ensure least privilege, segmentation, encryption, secure certificates, secret rotation, and auditability
Partner with Information Security teams on investigations, remediation, and systemic vulnerability removal
Research emerging middleware technologies and develop roadmaps aligned with DOJ business needs
Participate in enterprise planning and support long-term performance, resilience, and compliance
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six (6) years of information systems experience
Education may count as experience if the degree is in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or if a two (2) year accredited vocational training program was completed in information technology or a related field
Associate’s Degree or 2-year vocational training equals two years of experience
Bachelor's Degree equals four years of experience
Master's Degree equals six years of experience
2+ years of advanced knowledge of application servers, API platforms, integration frameworks, SSO/authentication systems, orchestration tools, and secure file-transfer technologies
Strong middleware performance engineering, observability systems, configuration management, and high-availability design
Deep understanding of federal and state compliance frameworks, including IRS 1075, CJIS, SSA, and NIST
Clear communication skills and ability to translate complex middleware concepts across technical and non-technical audiences
Strong analytical reasoning, troubleshooting judgment, and ability to manage competing priorities
Commitment to collaboration, team culture, and mentoring other technical staff
Adaptability and resilience in high-pressure environments
Finalists must pass a comprehensive employment reference check and fingerprint-based criminal background check
Demonstrated proficiency administering and troubleshooting Linux operating systems in enterprise environments
Hands-on experience deploying, managing, and supporting containerized applications using Docker and related containerization technologies
Experience supporting, maintaining, and optimizing Alfresco content management platforms
Expertise with middleware performance tuning, observability tools, and high-availability design
Experience with API platforms, distributed systems, and secure integration patterns
Advanced troubleshooting and architectural decision-making skills
Strong communication skills across developers, analysts, leadership, and external partners
Both a resume and a cover letter are required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent, full time employment
Equal pay in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity Laws
Vacation, sick leave, 11 paid holidays a year, and special days off
Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits
Pension and retirement programs
Representation and support by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU)
Advancement opportunity within DOJ and other State agencies
Opportunity to expand your technical and professional skills