Senior Middleware Engineer – Vulnerability Management

Posted 2 Days Ago
Hiring Remotely in CT, USA
Remote
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Supports and administers enterprise middleware platforms while leading vulnerability remediation through patching, upgrades, hardening, and configuration changes. Collaborates with security teams to assess vulnerabilities, resolve incidents, maintain compliance, and improve platform reliability. Develops automation using Bash, Python, WLST, and Ansible; manages ITSM processes, documentation, monitoring, releases, and capacity planning. Mentors technical staff and communicates risks to stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In

What success looks like in this role:

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day support for middleware platforms [Oracle WebLogic, Apache Tomcat, JBoss/WildFly, IBM MQ, Apache/IIS], including installation, configuration, upgrades and troubleshooting.
  • Lead vulnerability fixes for middleware components: review scan findings, prioritize by risk, and apply patches, version upgrades, configuration changes and hardening.
  • Keep middleware compliant with security policies and hardening standards [CIS Benchmarks], and track each fix through to closure.
  • Work with Security teams to review new vulnerabilities and vendor advisories, determine which systems are exposed, and plan fixes within agreed timeframes.
  • Resolve complex incidents and problems, perform root-cause analysis and put permanent fixes in place to improve availability and reliability.
  • Handle incidents, problems and changes through ITSM processes and meet service level agreements.
  • Mentor and coach team members, sharing knowledge and documented procedures so the team relies less on escalations.
  • Plan and implement new releases, updates and corrections to middleware and related applications.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation [Bash, Python, WLST, Ansible] to streamline patching, vulnerability fixes, deployments and routine operational tasks.
  • Evaluate, recommend and maintain monitoring and management tools.
  • Contribute to middleware projects, capacity planning and service improvements as capacity permits.
  • Explain technical issues and risks clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Maintain documentation, runbooks and knowledge articles.

You will be successful in this role if you have:

Required Qualifications
  • 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, with scripting and automation experience [Bash, Python, WLST].
  • Experience with incident, problem and change management (ITIL or similar).

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools [Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7].
  • Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management, Java runtime patching and secure configuration.
  • Experience with automation tools [Ansible].
  • Experience mentoring or leading technical staff.

Unisys offers an outstanding benefits package, featuring unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan, comprehensive healthcare, HSA matching, ongoing learning opportunities, and more! We’re committed to supporting work-life balance and investing in your future success.

At Unisys, we incorporate video interviews as a key part of our hiring process. This allows us to get to know you better and provide a more engaging and convenient interview experience. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to connecting with you virtually!


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This role may require access to export-controlled commodities and technology.  Therefore, to conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.

Unisys is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that considers all qualified applicants without regard to age, caste, citizenship, color, disability, family medical history, family status, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran status or any other category protected by law.

This commitment includes our efforts to provide for all those who seek to express interest in employment the opportunity to participate without barriers. If you are a US job seeker unable to review the job opportunities herein, or cannot otherwise complete your expression of interest, without additional assistance and would like to discuss a request for reasonable accommodation, please contact our Global Recruiting organization at [email protected] or alternatively Toll Free: 888-560-1782 (Prompt 4).  US job seekers can find more information about Unisys’  EEO commitment here.

Skills Required

  • BA or BS degree and 6-8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent education and experience
  • Hands-on experience administering middleware or application server platforms in enterprise production environments
  • Experience remediating vulnerabilities through patching, upgrades, and hardening based on scan reports
  • Solid Linux or Unix administration skills
  • Scripting and automation experience with Bash, Python, or WLST
  • Experience with incident, problem, and change management using ITIL or similar processes
  • Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Tenable/Nessus, Qualys, or Rapid7
  • Knowledge of SSL/TLS certificate management, Java runtime patching, and secure configuration
  • Experience with Ansible automation
  • Experience mentoring or leading technical staff

Unisys Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Unisys and has not been reviewed or approved by Unisys.

  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Fair & Transparent Compensation: Compensation terms at hire are often presented clearly and upfront, creating a straightforward “take it or leave it” expectation. Pay outcomes are also described as variable by role and geography, with some pockets viewed as satisfactory or above average.
  • Retirement Support — Retirement Support: A 401(k) plan with an employer match is commonly described as part of the core package. The match is often characterized as a meaningful component of total rewards relative to other benefits.
  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare Strength: Core medical, dental, and vision coverage is described as available and broadly in line with a large IT-services employer. The underlying carrier network is sometimes viewed as solid even when cost concerns exist.

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Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

Unisys is a global information technology company that builds high-performance, security-centric solutions for the most demanding businesses and governments on Earth. Unisys offerings include security software and services; digital transformation and workplace services; industry applications and services; and innovative software operating environments for high-intensity enterprise computing. We build better outcomes securely for our clients across the Government, Financial Services and Commercial

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