Sr JBOSS Engineer

Job#: 2082378

Job Description:

Job Title: Sr JBOSS Engineer

Hours/Shift: 9-5 (40hrs/wk)

Degree: Bachelor's degree with 12 years (or commensurate experience) Master's degree and 7 years of experience.

Clearance requirement: Must be able to obtain and maintain AOPublic Trust

Fully funded? Yes

Location: Fully remote

Rate (hrly/salary) and flexibility: $65/hr

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years (or commensurate experience) Master's degree and 7 years of experience.
• Required Skills and Experience
• Experience with JBOSS, Java EE applications, Red Hat
• In-depth knowledge of Artifactory
• Proven experience with DevSecOps Engineering

Responsibilities

• Install JBoss EAP on supported platforms (Linux, RHEL, Windows).
• Configure in standalone or domain mode, depending on architecture needs.
• Apply Red Hat-supported RPMs or ZIP installations and ensure compliance with licensing.
• Deploy and manage Java EE applications (WAR/EAR) via:
• Management CLI
• Admin Console
• Automation scripts (Ansible, shell)

Enable rolling deployments, hot deployment

Set up HTTPS/SSL with trusted certificates and secure keystores.

Enforce RBAC (Role-Based Access Control) using the management realm.

Configure security domains, JAAS, and Elytron security (modern Red Hat EAP security subsystem).

Manage key EAP subsystems:

Datasources (JDBC)

JMS (ActiveMQ Artemis)

Web (undertow)

EJB, JPA, JAX-RS, JTA, JNDI

Modify configurations via:

Management CLI

xml or domain.xml

JBoss Management API

Monitor JVM and application performance with tools like:

JConsole

JMC (Java Mission Control)

JBoss CLI

Tune JVM options, garbage collection, connection pools, and thread pools.

Analyze logs (server.log, boot.log) and configure log rotation and log levels.

Apply Red Hat-provided patches and updates using RHSM or offline methods.

Maintain backup procedures for:

Configuration files

Deployed apps

Domain/host controllers (in domain mode)

Prepare and test disaster recovery procedures and environment restoration.

Integrate JBoss EAP with:

Red Hat AMQ

Connect to external systems like databases, message brokers, or logging systems (ELK stack).

Maintain up-to-date documentation on:

Configuration changes

System architecture

Patching history

Implement audit logging and track changes for compliance.

Work with DevSecOps teams to ensure EAP adheres to security best practices.

Troubleshoot:

Deployment failures

Classloading conflicts

Transaction rollbacks

Application or subsystem crashes

Interface with Red Hat Support via the Customer Portal and create support cases when needed.

Automate tasks using:

Ansible (especially Red Hat Certified Collections)

JBoss CLI scripting

Shell/Python scripts

Integrate EAP deployments with CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab, Tekton).

Support EAP clustering, session replication, and high availability.

Manage load balancing with Apache HTTPD, mod_cluster, or HAProxy.

Manage SSL certificates and domain configurations, ensure SSL certificates are renewed on a timely manner

Stay up-to-date with JBOSS releases and new features.

Execute, test and document upgrade procedures in lower and production environments

Artifactory

• Deploy and configure Artifactory instances, ensuring they meet organizational requirements for scalability and high availability.
• Tune Artifactory settings, implement caching strategies, and optimize storage solutions to enhance performance and scalability.
• Utilize tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and JFrog Mission Control to monitor system health, set up alerts, and ensure continuous operation.
• Define and manage user roles and permissions to control access to repositories and artifacts, ensuring security and compliance.
• Integrate Artifactory with LDAP, SSO, or other authentication systems to streamline user management.
• Integrate JFrog Xray with Artifactory to scan artifacts for security vulnerabilities and license compliance.
• Implement fine-grained access control using users, groups, permissions, and permission targets.
• Ensure that backups are encrypted and access-controlled to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data.
• Pipeline Integration: Integrate Artifactory with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and others to automate artifact storage and retrieval.
• Implement processes to promote artifacts through different stages of the development lifecycle, such as development, staging, and production.
• Develop scripts to automate routine tasks, such as repository cleanup and artifact promotion.
• Set up and manage local, remote, virtual, and federated repositories to organize and control access to artifacts.
• Regularly clean up repositories by removing obsolete artifacts and optimizing storage usage.
• Configure repository replication and federated repositories to ensure consistent access to artifacts across geographically distributed teams.
• Monitor the health and performance of Artifactory instances using integrated monitoring tools.
• Generate reports on repository usage, artifact storage, and user activity to inform decision-making.
• Set up proactive alerting mechanisms to detect and resolve issues promptly. Apply security patches and updates in a timely manner.

DevSecOps Engineering

• Embed security checks into CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Automate code scanning, dependency scanning, and container image scanning.
• Integrate tools like:
• SAST (Static Application Security Testing) - e.g., SonarQube, Fortify
• DAST (Dynamic Application Security Testing) - e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite
• SCA (Software Composition Analysis) - e.g., Snyk, WhiteSource, Black Duck

Promote secure coding practices via developer training and secure coding guidelines.

Define and enforce security policies for app configuration, secrets, encryption, etc.

Use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible securely.

Scan IaC templates for misconfigurations (e.g., with Checkov, tfsec, Terrascan).

Secure cloud resources (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) using Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools.

Set up IAM policies, network segmentation, and encryption at rest/in transit.

Participate in threat modeling sessions with development teams.

Identify potential attack vectors in the architecture (e.g., privilege escalation, insecure APIs).

Prioritize and remediate identified risks based on severity and impact.

Monitor and manage vulnerabilities in:

Code

Containers

Dependencies

Infrastructure

Integrate tools like Trivy, Clair, Aqua, or Anchore into pipelines.

Track vulnerability metrics, triage findings, and enforce SLAs for remediation.

Harden container images using minimal base images and security scanning.

Enforce policies using tools like OPA/Gatekeeper, Kyverno, or PodSecurity Standards.

Configure Kubernetes RBAC, network policies, and secrets management.

Implement runtime protections with tools like Falco, Sysdig, or Kube-bench.

Develop custom scripts/tools for security automation (Python, Bash, Go).

Automate certificate management, secrets rotation, and access provisioning.

Maintain DevSecOps toolchains across dev, test, and prod environments.

Collaborate with development, QA, operations, and security teams.

Align with compliance standards (e.g., SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, HIPAA).

Define security policies, guardrails, and governance workflows.

Integrate security monitoring into observability platforms (e.g., ELK, Grafana, Splunk).

Enable SIEM and SOAR integrations for real-time threat detection and alerting.

Support incident response and forensics when security events occur.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Masters degree

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect:

During the Interview Process

• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

During the Hiring Process

• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

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