Middleware Administrator

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Posting Number 20270018EX Job Title Middleware Administrator Number of Vacancies 1 About Murray State

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 12 Months Position Type Staff - Exempt (Monthly) Department Systems Administration Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities

Responsible for implementation, configuration, and maintenance of middleware reporting and/or database technologies and platforms. Ensures seamless integration and communication between different systems. Collaborates with cross-functional teams, troubleshoots issues, and optimizes performance to support efficient data exchange and interoperability.

• Implementing and configuring middleware and reporting and/or database solutions to support system integration and data exchange.
• Collaborating with software developers, system administrators, and other stakeholders to understand integration requirements and design appropriate middleware solutions.
• Monitoring and maintaining the middleware infrastructure to ensure availability, reliability, and performance.
• Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to middleware systems, interfaces, and connectivity.
• Conducting regular assessments and audits of middleware systems to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary upgrades or enhancements.
• Performing capacity planning and scalability analysis to ensure the middleware infrastructure can handle increasing data volumes and system demands.
• Collaborating with security teams to implement and maintain appropriate security measures and protocols for middleware systems.
• Providing technical guidance and support to development teams on middleware-related matters.
• Create and maintain documentation related to middleware configurations, processes, and procedures.
• Staying up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and best practices in middleware and integration domains.
• Participating in the evaluation and selection of middleware tools, technologies, and vendors.
• Assisting in the planning and execution of integration testing and performance testing activities.
• Collaborating with project teams to ensure middleware requirements are considered in system design and implementation.
• Conducting training sessions and workshops to educate users and stakeholders on middleware usage and best practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required. Demonstrable experience as a Windows administrator, Linux Systems administrator, Database administrator and/or Application administrator, may be exchanged for the bachelor's degree requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• One (1) year of experience as a Windows administrator, Linux Systems administrator, Database administrator and/or Application administrator is required.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organization, writing, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field is preferred.

Physical Demands

• Some lifting may be required on occasion (i.e. placing computers in racks, etc.)

Work Hours Hourly Rate/Annual Salary $56,093 (grade minimum) - $73,382 (grade midpoint). Final salary will be dependent upon applicant's qualifications Staff Grade 116

Posting Details

Posting Date 10/28/2026 Closing Date 11/18/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Along with the application, the following items must be included:

• Letter of application
• Resume

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have at least one year of experience as a Windows administrator, Linux Systems administrator, Database administrator and/or Application administrator?

• Yes

• No

• • The work location for this position will require the work to be conducted on-site at Murray State's main campus located in Murray, KY. Will you be able to meet those requirements?

• Yes

• No

• • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Are you a US citizen or permanent resident?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Other Document