IRS Middleware Engineer (Remote)

Middleware Engineer
ROLE
We need an experienced Middleware Engineer at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Middleware Services Branch (MSB). The MSB is leading critical infrastructure modernization initiatives as part of the IRS IT Modernization Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act Strategic Operating Plan. In this role, you will support the Enterprise Application Integration Broker (EAIB) by managing system certificates, triaging and resolving incidents, mitigating security vulnerabilities, performing post-maintenance health checks, and coordinating technical integration efforts across complex environments. This is a full-time opportunity. We can offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform renewal and management of security certificates for EAIB servers, including Java Messaging Service (JMS) servers, Universal Messaging servers, and IS Adapters.
• Triage P1–P4 incidents using EAIB operational guidance and decision trees; perform server, application, and database restarts and troubleshooting.
• Execute POA&M (Plan of Action and Milestones) creation, updates, and mitigation of security vulnerabilities; apply required patches and obtain cybersecurity clearance and verification.
• Perform post-maintenance health checks following OS, database, and MQ patching cycles; validate service availability and system performance.
• Monitor MQ connectivity between EAIB and IBM mainframe; ensure messaging integrity across integration layers.
• Coordinate with EST to validate and clear EAIB queues in preparation for PETE and other scheduled testing events.
• Update credentials for JDBC Adapter, My webMethods Server (MWS), and Optimizer databases.
• Review and validate EAIB virtual machines (VMs) when alerted through daily health check notifications.
• Provide capacity planning, performance monitoring, and workload analysis in support of MSB infrastructure modernization and refresh initiatives.
• Conduct technical impact analysis of upstream and downstream system dependencies; recommend and communicate mitigation strategies.
• Manage traceability of integration activities across development, build, release, and verification schedules to functional requirements.
• Define and manage strategy for applying program management, testing, and development tools across the integration lifecycle.
• Provide technical integration oversight and coordination across multiple internal and external projects, particularly during testing phases.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have active IRS MBI Public Trust
• 5+ years experience in infrastructure support or middleware administration
• Familiarity with WebMethods
• Familiarity with Linux, Windows, and Solaris platforms
• Scripting or Automation experience (Ansible, Python, or Shell)

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in related field

LOCATION

• Remote

CLEARANCE

• U.S. citizenship or 3+ years Green Card Holder

CLIENT

• IRS – Enterprise Operations & Middleware Services Branch

TRAVEL

• No travel required

WORK HOURS

• 40 hours per week
• 8 hours per day

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION

• Employment Classification Eligibility — W2  

RELOCATION

• Not eligible for relocation benefits

West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: applicants will be subject to a background investigation. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.