Senior Middleware Engineer – Vulnerability Management

Unisys

. Provide day-to-day support for middleware platforms including Oracle WebLogic, Apache Tomcat, JBoss/WildFly, IBM MQ and Apache/IIS .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in middleware platform management, vulnerability remediation, and incident resolution while ensuring compliance with security policies. Proficient in scripting and automation to enhance operational efficiency and mentor technical teams.

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Middleware Platform ManagementVulnerability RemediationLinux/Unix AdministrationScripting with Bash, Python, WLSTIncident Management (ITIL)

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Hard Skills

Middleware PlatformsVulnerability FixingPatch ManagementConfiguration HardeningRoot-Cause AnalysisScriptingAutomationMonitoring ToolsCapacity PlanningService Improvements

Soft Skills

MentoringCoachingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Oracle WebLogicApache TomcatJBoss/WildFlyIBM MQApache/IISAnsibleTenable/NessusQualysRapid7

Industry Keywords

CIS BenchmarksITSM ProcessesSSL/TLS Certificate ManagementJava Runtime PatchingSecure Configuration

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleApacheITSMJavaLinuxOraclePythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day support for middleware platforms including Oracle WebLogic, Apache Tomcat, JBoss/WildFly, IBM MQ and Apache/IIS
Lead vulnerability fixes by reviewing scan findings, prioritizing risk, and applying patches, version upgrades, configuration changes and hardening
Maintain compliance with security policies and CIS Benchmarks and track fixes through closure
Work with Security teams to review vulnerabilities and vendor advisories, identify exposed systems and plan remediation
Resolve complex incidents and problems, perform root-cause analysis and implement permanent fixes
Handle incidents, problems and changes through ITSM processes and meet service level agreements
Mentor and coach team members and maintain documented procedures
Plan and implement middleware and related application releases, updates and corrections
Develop and maintain Bash, Python, WLST and Ansible scripts and automation
Evaluate, recommend and maintain monitoring and management tools
Contribute to middleware projects, capacity planning and service improvements
Explain technical issues and risks to non-technical stakeholders
Maintain documentation, runbooks and knowledge articles

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS degree and 6–8 years’ relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong hands-on experience running middleware or application server platforms in enterprise production environments
Proven experience fixing vulnerabilities through patching, upgrades and hardening, working from scan reports
Solid Linux/Unix administration skills
Scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python and WLST
Experience with incident, problem and change management (ITIL or similar)
Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable/Nessus, Qualys or Rapid7 (preferred)
Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management, Java runtime patching and secure configuration (preferred)
Experience with Ansible (preferred)
Experience mentoring or leading technical staff (preferred)
Eligibility for any required U.S. Government authorizations for access to export-controlled commodities and technology

Benefits

Comp & perks

Unlimited paid time off
401(k) plan
Comprehensive healthcare
HSA matching
Ongoing learning opportunities
Work-life balance support