Senior Middleware Administrator
<p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Olympus Solutions, Inc. is seeking a Full-Time, highly motivated Senior Middleware Administrator with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to join our fast-growing team. In this role, you will manage, monitor, and maintain middleware platforms that support enterprise applications for the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Infrastructure Support Services (ISS) program, applying hands-on expertise in middleware technologies, system integration, and application support.</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>This position is fully remote and may be performed from anywhere in the United States.</strong></p> <h2 style="margin: 12pt 0in 6pt; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Duties and Responsibilities</h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 4.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Install, configure, and maintain middleware technologies including WebSphere, JBoss, Control-M, Infosphere, and GlobalScape.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Manage application deployments and troubleshoot middleware-related issues.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Monitor, optimize, and tune middleware environments to ensure high availability and performance.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Perform proactive system monitoring and log analysis to identify and address potential issues.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Collaborate with development, database, network, and DevOps teams on system integration and troubleshooting.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Deploy, configure, and manage middleware instances in accordance with organizational policies and standards.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Coordinate configuration changes to ensure alignment with security, compliance, and operational standards.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Respond to incidents related to middleware and application performance, including root cause analysis (RCA).</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Produce reports on middleware performance, uptime, and operational activities.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin: 12pt 0in 6pt; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Required Qualifications</h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 4.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience; additional experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">5 years of experience in middleware administration or related IT infrastructure roles.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">5 years of direct experience supporting Infosphere.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Familiarity with middleware platforms such as WebSphere, JBoss, Control-M, Infosphere, and GlobalScape.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Working understanding of networking concepts including firewalls, load balancing, DNS, and HTTP/HTTPS.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Familiarity with monitoring tools such as Splunk, Nagios, or similar.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin: 12pt 0in 6pt; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Desired Qualifications</h2> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 4.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Certification in middleware technologies.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related middleware services.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><em>SAS Administration: </em></strong>Experience installing, configuring, and managing SAS environments including SAS Grid Manager and SAS Viya; understanding of SAS components, architecture, performance tuning, and troubleshooting; experience implementing and maintaining secure SAS environments aligned with data-governance and security policies.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><em>DQMAN Administration: </em></strong>Experience using DQMAN to manage and optimize data quality processes and workflows, including cleansing, transformation, and analysis; familiarity with advanced DQMAN features for system integration in large-scale environments.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><em>AI in Middleware Operations: </em></strong>Understanding of AI tools and frameworks and how they can enhance middleware performance, automation, and predictive analysis.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Data Analysis: </em></strong>Hands-on experience with trend analysis, root cause analysis, and data visualization; ability to work with large, complex datasets and translate business problems into technical solutions; knowledge of data governance and building operational reports or dashboards.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Azure Cloud Proficiency: </em></strong>Hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure services as they relate to middleware and data management; familiarity with Azure AD for Single Sign-On (SSO) integration.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Version Control with GitHub: </em></strong>Experience with GitHub for version control, collaboration, and CI/CD integrations; ability to manage middleware scripts and configurations securely.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Single Sign-On (SSO): </em></strong>Experience deploying, integrating, and maintaining SSO solutions across middleware platforms; familiarity with SAML, OAuth, and OpenID Connect.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Oracle Enterprise Middleware: </em></strong>Proven ability to install, configure, patch, tune, and troubleshoot Oracle middleware environments; understanding of middleware architecture and integration with databases and other infrastructure.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment.</li> </ul> <h2 style="margin: 12pt 0in 6pt; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">Company and Benefits</h2> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Olympus Solutions offers a competitive benefits package designed to give employees personal, professional, and financial flexibility. Benefits include:</p> <ol style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 4.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Medical, Dental, and Vision — </strong>Comprehensive health benefits for employees and their families.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Work-Life Balance — </strong>A paid time off plan and a culture that values balance, accountability, and personal well-being.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Career Development — </strong>Career-building opportunities, professional development, and support for training and certifications.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Financial Security — </strong>A 401(k) plan with a discretionary company match and no waiting period before enrollment.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Referral Bonuses — </strong>Eligibility for referral bonuses for qualified new-hire and business development referrals.</li> </ol> <h2 style="margin: 12pt 0in 6pt; font-size: 13pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; color: rgb(31, 56, 100);">About Olympus Solutions, Inc.</h2> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Olympus Solutions, Inc. is a Security Systems Engineering (SSE) company specializing in the design, development, implementation, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of identity systems for enterprise customers with millions of users as well as smaller organizations. With offices in Daytona Beach, FL and Norfolk, VA, Olympus is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) serving Federal, Defense, Commercial, and SLED clients. Olympus is a proud recipient of the SBA’s Gold HIRE Vets Medallion Award for four consecutive years (2022–2025).</p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Our core service areas include:</p> <ul style="margin-top: 0in; margin-bottom: 4.0pt;"> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Consulting and Technical Advisement — </strong>Expert guidance on best practices, Federal compliance, and strategic planning for identity and PKI system designs, upgrades, and implementations.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>System Security Engineering (SSE) — </strong>Building secure systems that oversee and safeguard critical infrastructure, with automated controls and emergency procedures built in.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Design and Implementation — </strong>End-to-end design and implementation of ICAM, PKI, and PAM systems, with a focus on Zero Trust identity pillar solutions.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>System Upgrades and Legacy Integration — </strong>Upgrading complex enterprise systems, including mainframe-era applications, with no unscheduled downtime.</li> <li style="margin: 0in 0in 4pt 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><strong>Operations, Maintenance, and Sustainment — </strong>Continuous optimization of customer systems to improve performance, efficiency, and security posture.</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 6pt; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Olympus engineers work across leading identity and security platforms including SailPoint, CyberArk, BeyondTrust, Okta, Oracle IAM, EntraID, Ping Federate, Radiant Logic, KeyFactor, AppViewX, and others. We are committed to delivering measurable outcomes for our customers while investing in the growth, development, and success of our team.</p>