Middleware Administrator (Information Systems Specialist 7)

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The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ), Information Services Section, is hiring an Information Services Specialist 7 (Middleware Administrator) to support our IT Operations Team. This senior technical role provides expert engineering, administration, and lifecycle leadership for DOJ’s enterprise middleware platforms—enabling secure, reliable, high‑performance services that support critical applications used statewide.

This position ensures DOJ staff, partners, and the public receive a stable and modern technology experience by architecting and operating the application delivery, integration, authentication, and data‑exchange platforms that our mission depends on.

This role is a hybrid of remote work and in-office work. Remote work is embraced to the fullest extent possible without interfering with business. There is an expectation of reporting to the Salem office occasionally for scheduled team meetings. The finalist must reside in the state of Oregon by the time of appointment. Apply today!

Primary Job Duties (In Part)

• Middleware Customer Assistance: 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 (Application Programming Interface), file‑transfer platforms, and authentication/ Single sign-on (SSO) services. Communicate impacts, document actions, and ensure timely, risk‑aware restoration of services supporting statewide program operations.
• Middleware Operations, Reliability & Compliance Management: Administer middleware environments across development, test, and production. Coordinate patching, secrets management, certificates, baseline configurations, observability, monitoring, and alerting. Lead middleware change management, enforce documentation standards, and ensure compliance with DOJ and federal/state requirements including IRS 1075, Federal Bureau of Investigation's Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS), and Social Security Administration (SSA) regulations.
• Middleware Platform Engineering & Integration Architecture: Design and implement modern middleware capabilities that support secure, scalable application delivery. Establish engineering standards for API management, application runtimes, integration patterns, workload orchestration, and gateway services. Lead complex multi‑vendor or multi‑site deployments, migrations, and proofs of concept. Create runbooks, integration contracts, and CI/CD patterns to ensure reliable and repeatable deployments.
• Middleware Security & Data Protection: Embed security‑by‑design throughout the middleware stack. Validate configurations involving Federal Tax Information (FTI), Personally Identifiable Information (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 removal of systemic vulnerabilities.
• Strategic Planning: Research emerging middleware technologies and develop roadmaps aligned with DOJ business needs. Participate in enterprise planning efforts and ensure middleware directions support long‑term performance, resilience, and compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

Research suggests that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of the listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply, and allow us to evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that you demonstrate, using an intentional equity lens.

• Six (6) years of information systems experience. Education will be counted as experience if degree is in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or if a two (2) year accredited vocational training program was completed in information technology or related field.
• Associate’s Degree (or 2-year vocational training) = Two (2) Years
• Bachelor's Degree = Four (4) Years
• Master's Degree = Six (6) Years

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• 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 (IRS 1075, CJIS, SSA, 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. A driver history check will be included for positions requiring state vehicle driving privileges. Adverse findings will be evaluated to determine eligibility for the position.

Both a resume and a cover letter are required to be considered for this recruitment.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Demonstrated proficiency in 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, including user support, system administration, and issue resolution.
• 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 for working across developers, analysts, leadership, and external partners.
• Commitment to collaboration, coaching, and supporting learning‑focused team cultures.

What’s In It For You

• Permanent, full time employment in beautiful Salem, Oregon.
• Equal pay in accordance with Oregon Pay Equity Laws; we will ensure you are paid well and equitable to your peers.
• Work where individual contribution matters and is recognized, where creativity and accomplishment are rewarded.
• 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.

For more information about our benefits, you can learn here.

Application Process

The use of AI is prohibited in the application process. This includes any selection related processes through the recruitment process including assessments and interviews. If there is known use of AI, you will be disqualified.

• Click "Apply" and complete the online application and all supplemental questions.
• Attach your resume.
• Attach your cover letter. Please include details in your cover letter describing how you meet the required and desired attributes.

ALL APPLICANTS: You will only have one opportunity to upload the required resume and required cover letter. Drag and drop both resume and cover letter into Workday when prompted to upload your resume. If you are concerned that one or both documents didn't attach to your application, if you need an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), have questions, or need assistance with the application process, please contact doj.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov. Any materials emailed will be associated on your behalf if received before the posting deadline.

CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES: Login to Workday using your state-issued login and apply via the Jobs Hub Worklet located on your home page. Using a private account disrupts the hiring process for all internal candidates. Prior to clicking "Apply", update your employee profile to reflect your Education, Skills, and Job History (including your current job). ​

The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

For additional information regarding working for the Department of Justice and application assistance, click HERE.

Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St NE
Salem OR, 97301
DOJ.recruitment@doj.oregon.gov

Phone: (503) 947-4328
Fax: (503) 373-0367

About Us

Oregon state government is a large organization by nearly any standard. With over 40,000 employees working all over the state, in small communities and large, we are proving that government can be innovative.

We work as a team, challenging ourselves to be better, faster and more efficient with taxpayer dollars.

After all, when every day we are responsible for caring for the needs of a diverse population and thriving business community, we simply must have the best and brightest workforce. If you take responsibility for your actions, are passionate about helping others succeed, and have a reputation for excellence and honesty, why not make Oregon state government your next career move?

Joining our team means you open the door to many possibilities. From entry level to executive, outdoor work to policy setting, we have a role for nearly every calling, expertise and background.

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