APR Consulting
Senior Advanced Applications Administration Specialist
APR Consulting, Manassas, Virginia, United States, 22110
Senior Advanced Applications Administration Specialist
Location: Manassas, VirginiaType: ContractJob #75355Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.
We have an immediate opening for a
Senior Advanced Applications Administration Specialist
who will performs operational support responsibilities including application maintenance, application configuration and performance tuning, account management, installation of software upgrades, user support, and systems monitoring.
Job Title: Senior Advanced Applications Administration SpecialistLocation: RemotePay Rate: $59.45/hr. on W2
Note: Due to the nature of work all candidates must be US Citizens.
Duties and Tasks:
Consults and collaborates with business leaders, end users, IT staff, vendors and other third parties and is involved in every phase of an application throughout its lifecycleTheir responsibilities includes job automation, running batch jobs, running SQL scripts, reviewing logs, system and application monitoring, maintenance, patch management, software upgrades, file transfers, backups, incident/problem troubleshooting and supportEnsures that the application layer is optimally configured for seamless integration and operability with OS, database, middleware, network, Web services, and other interrelated technological componentsEngages with the various teams to - performs application health checks to ascertain application accessibility, server availability, capacity planning, monitor scheduled job, batch jobs, systems alerts, upstream/downstream feed statusResponds to incident tickets, user inquiries and services requestsAnalyzes and triages defects/issues, plan and manage releases and migrations in different environmentsMonitors system alerts, system utilization thresholds, capacity utilization on servers etc.Mentors, consults and otherwise supports the adoption of the application including responding to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of providing technical assistance, advice and support, training, and assisting in the proper, efficient and effective use of the applicationUnderstands a broad range of customer's requirements, expectations and operational imperatives for their mission success and translates those business drivers and needs into requirements and actions for continuous enrichment of the user's experienceMonitors and enforces compliance of regulatory requirements like Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and corporate information security policiesThis included ensuring appropriate documentation for system configuration, change control, access control, and system logsWorks with the application vendors to obtain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the vendor's planned changes, existing problems and known errors, corrective action and work around alternatives, and technical support capabilitiesMaintains current knowledge of vendor's plans and strategic directions for the application including: patch releases, minor version releases, major version releases, end-of-life support, new capability enhancements, and upgrade support capabilitiesFollows industry trends, evaluate vendor products, and pursue technology innovation to ensure business services are cost competitive and aligned to industry best practicesLeads, plans, and executes projects, small initiativesModerate business travel requiredRequirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems Administration, and/or related field or equivalent experience, plus 8 years of related experience or Master's degree plus 6 years of related experience.Experience administrating Microsoft 365 applications including: Exchange, OneDrive, and TeamsExperience with automation tools including: PowerShell, PowerApps, PowerAutomate and PowerBIExperience administering Azure AD, ADFS, Group Policy, and OktaAdvanced skill with PowerShellExperience supporting critical application software (local, network installed and SaaS) to include medium to complex troubleshooting, research, ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, and maintain procedural documentationFully proficient knowledge on server architecture and understanding of virtualization technologies, storage systems, enterprise security practices, and replication technologiesExcellent ability to act highly independently on large and unique tasks and wide-ranging initiatives using a subject matter expertise of the Application or System Admin disciplineFully proficient understanding of the Internet and its key configuration components (e.g. DNS, http, IP addressing, Subnetting), and different methods of file transfer (e.g., FTP, SFTP, FTPS, NDM)Current application administrator or other related technical certification indicating a degree of appropriate foundational knowledge is preferredFully proficient knowledge of development languages, platforms, and tools preferredFully proficient understanding of SQL scripts and other scripting languages, and experience with batch automation and automation toolsA track record of high-level personal performance.Shows significant contribution within diverse teams across multiple projects or small initiatives to successfully achieve deliverablesSolid presentation skillsClear & concise oral & written communication skillsConcise reporting to management / peersProven experience developing solutions to a variety of challenging problems of broader scope and complexity, using established proceduresA history that illustrates flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and shows exposure to overcoming fundamental change obstaclesFully proficient understanding of solutions development methodologies (e.g. DevOps, Agile, Software Development Lifecycle, etc.)Lean-Agile mindset proficient in the understand and becoming familiar with the Lean-Agile mindsetLean-Agile principles and practices (includes DevSecOps, Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban) Proficient knowledge of the Lean-Agile principles and practices (includes DevSecOps, Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban)
About APR:Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
#SLA
Location: Manassas, VirginiaType: ContractJob #75355Our client is a mission critical DOD - Aerospace defense contractor developing solutions that will lead, serve, and protect our country. Our client develops strategic systems for defense, civil government, intelligence, and cyber end users on an international basis.
We have an immediate opening for a
Senior Advanced Applications Administration Specialist
who will performs operational support responsibilities including application maintenance, application configuration and performance tuning, account management, installation of software upgrades, user support, and systems monitoring.
Job Title: Senior Advanced Applications Administration SpecialistLocation: RemotePay Rate: $59.45/hr. on W2
Note: Due to the nature of work all candidates must be US Citizens.
Duties and Tasks:
Consults and collaborates with business leaders, end users, IT staff, vendors and other third parties and is involved in every phase of an application throughout its lifecycleTheir responsibilities includes job automation, running batch jobs, running SQL scripts, reviewing logs, system and application monitoring, maintenance, patch management, software upgrades, file transfers, backups, incident/problem troubleshooting and supportEnsures that the application layer is optimally configured for seamless integration and operability with OS, database, middleware, network, Web services, and other interrelated technological componentsEngages with the various teams to - performs application health checks to ascertain application accessibility, server availability, capacity planning, monitor scheduled job, batch jobs, systems alerts, upstream/downstream feed statusResponds to incident tickets, user inquiries and services requestsAnalyzes and triages defects/issues, plan and manage releases and migrations in different environmentsMonitors system alerts, system utilization thresholds, capacity utilization on servers etc.Mentors, consults and otherwise supports the adoption of the application including responding to inquiries from a variety of sources for the purpose of providing technical assistance, advice and support, training, and assisting in the proper, efficient and effective use of the applicationUnderstands a broad range of customer's requirements, expectations and operational imperatives for their mission success and translates those business drivers and needs into requirements and actions for continuous enrichment of the user's experienceMonitors and enforces compliance of regulatory requirements like Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and corporate information security policiesThis included ensuring appropriate documentation for system configuration, change control, access control, and system logsWorks with the application vendors to obtain in-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the vendor's planned changes, existing problems and known errors, corrective action and work around alternatives, and technical support capabilitiesMaintains current knowledge of vendor's plans and strategic directions for the application including: patch releases, minor version releases, major version releases, end-of-life support, new capability enhancements, and upgrade support capabilitiesFollows industry trends, evaluate vendor products, and pursue technology innovation to ensure business services are cost competitive and aligned to industry best practicesLeads, plans, and executes projects, small initiativesModerate business travel requiredRequirements:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Systems Administration, and/or related field or equivalent experience, plus 8 years of related experience or Master's degree plus 6 years of related experience.Experience administrating Microsoft 365 applications including: Exchange, OneDrive, and TeamsExperience with automation tools including: PowerShell, PowerApps, PowerAutomate and PowerBIExperience administering Azure AD, ADFS, Group Policy, and OktaAdvanced skill with PowerShellExperience supporting critical application software (local, network installed and SaaS) to include medium to complex troubleshooting, research, ability to read and comprehend technical manuals, and maintain procedural documentationFully proficient knowledge on server architecture and understanding of virtualization technologies, storage systems, enterprise security practices, and replication technologiesExcellent ability to act highly independently on large and unique tasks and wide-ranging initiatives using a subject matter expertise of the Application or System Admin disciplineFully proficient understanding of the Internet and its key configuration components (e.g. DNS, http, IP addressing, Subnetting), and different methods of file transfer (e.g., FTP, SFTP, FTPS, NDM)Current application administrator or other related technical certification indicating a degree of appropriate foundational knowledge is preferredFully proficient knowledge of development languages, platforms, and tools preferredFully proficient understanding of SQL scripts and other scripting languages, and experience with batch automation and automation toolsA track record of high-level personal performance.Shows significant contribution within diverse teams across multiple projects or small initiatives to successfully achieve deliverablesSolid presentation skillsClear & concise oral & written communication skillsConcise reporting to management / peersProven experience developing solutions to a variety of challenging problems of broader scope and complexity, using established proceduresA history that illustrates flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs and shows exposure to overcoming fundamental change obstaclesFully proficient understanding of solutions development methodologies (e.g. DevOps, Agile, Software Development Lifecycle, etc.)Lean-Agile mindset proficient in the understand and becoming familiar with the Lean-Agile mindsetLean-Agile principles and practices (includes DevSecOps, Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban) Proficient knowledge of the Lean-Agile principles and practices (includes DevSecOps, Scrum, SAFe, and Kanban)
About APR:Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!
#SLA