Middleware Team Lead

Company: JANUS Research Group
Location: Radford
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

This position is contingent upon contract award. Candidates must have an active Secret clearance and verify, before applying, that you meet the minimum requirements of the position. JANUS Research Group is seeking a Middleware Team Lead to support the IT Services and Support (ITSS) requirements for the U.S. Army Product Lead Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology Enterprise Systems and Services (PL ALTESS) requirement, in support of the Program Executive Office Enterprise (PEO Enterprise) in Radford, VA. The Middleware Team Lead shall have experience deploying and managing middleware SW supporting customer applications. Responsible for all facets of engineering and administering the mid-tier at PL ALTESS. This includes architecting infrastructure, installing, and configuring Application and Web Servers, Portals, and associated SW products and operating system configuration in LINUX, UNIX and Windows environments. Once deployed, they are responsible for maintaining the infrastructure to meet availability and performance standards. This position will assist in the scheduling of deployment activity as well as new installations of mid-tier infrastructure. The Middleware Team Lead is responsible for developing security standards in the mid-tier and ensuring all systems and applications meet ALTESS and ARMY security requirements. They are also responsible for the development and maintenance of mid-tier system monitoring and administrative dashboards to ensure a proactive approach to system management. This position should have thorough knowledge of the Cyber Command Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) processes and procedures and know how to perform a Security Readiness Review (SRR) and document the SRR findings in a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) document. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in Computer Science or IT. Three or more years? experience with Application Server architecture in a large enterprise environment. Knowledge of Internet Information Services (IIS), Apache Tomcat (TOMCAT), Apache, Java, WebLogic, WebSphere, or similar class server systems. d) Knowledge of Web Services, both Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP) and Representational State Transfer (REST). Knowledge of Extensible Markup Language (XML) is required. Knowledge of Document Type Definition (DTD), Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT), Xerces and Xalan is a plus. Must possess a familiarity of the Java or C# programming languages to assist developers in debugging applications. Knowledge of the Oracle Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) and the SQL Server RDBMS is a plus. Knowledge of UNIX and Windows administrations skills. Knowledge of Python and PowerShell is a plus. All positions require the ability to relate to customers in a professional manner. Have an active DoD Secret security clearance. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Working knowledge of DoD STIGs, and IAVM. JANUS strives to provide opportunities for career growth through training and development. We also offer an attractive comprehensive benefit package to include health and welfare plans and financial products. As part of a total rewards program, employees can benefit from our referral bonus program, and other various employee awards. JANUS Research Group takes pride in our benefit package and rewards program which has earned us the certification of a Great Place to Work ? JANUS Research Group provides reasonable accommodation so that qualified applicants with a disability may participate in the selection process. Please advise us of any accommodations you request to express interest in a position by e-mailing: Judy Pagac, Chief Human Resources Officer at judy.pagac@janusresearch.com or calling (706) 364-9100. Please state your request for assistance in your message. Only reasonable accommodation requests related to applying for a specific position within JANUS Research Group will be reviewed at the e-mail address and phone number supplied. Thank you for considering a career with JANUS Research Group. JANUS Research Group participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click the E-Verify link below for more information. E-Verify JANUS Research Group is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. It is company policy to provide equal opportunity in all areas of employment practice without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, or disability. This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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