Application Administrator - CLEARED

The Squires Group; Washington; In loco; USD 80.000 - 113.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The Squires Group is seeking a Solution Architect to support cloud modernization and secure cloud migrations for a federal-government-related program. The role emphasizes administration, monitoring, and optimization of cloud-based enterprise applications with a focus on security and performance.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, support SDLC phases, and ensure compliance for federal government requirements, including Top Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship required.

Competenze

• 10+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, supporting enterprise application environments and technical solutions.

Mansioni

• Monitor and maintain cloud-hosted enterprise applications to ensure availability, reliability, and performance.
• Oversee health metrics, alerts, and logs to resolve operational issues.
• Administer user accounts, permissions, and access requests per security policies.
• Troubleshoot issues with development, engineering, and infrastructure teams to implement resolutions.
• Support deployments, upgrades, patch management, and routine maintenance.
• Assist with migrating enterprise applications and data to secure cloud platforms.
• Support hybrid and multi-target cloud architectures.
• Participate in all SDLC phases and application modernization.
• Maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and audit records.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to address requirements.

Conoscenze

Cloud architecture

Security/compliance

Communication skills

Problem solving

Formazione

Active Top Secret Clearance

Govt/regulatory environment experience

Strumenti

AWS

MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook/Access)

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

Our client is seeking aSolution Architect. In this role you will support the administration, monitoring, maintenance, and modernization of cloud-based enterprise applications, ensuring system availability, security, and performance while supporting cloud migration initiatives and collaborating with technical teams to resolve operational issues.

Per our Federal Government Contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens with an ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain cloud-hosted enterprise applications to ensure system availability, reliability, and optimal performance.

• Oversee application health, system performance metrics, alerts, and logs to proactively identify and resolve operational issues.

• Administer user accounts, permissions, security roles, and access requests in accordance with established security policies.

• Troubleshoot application and infrastructure issues, collaborating with development, engineering, and infrastructure teams to implement resolutions.

• Support software deployments, system upgrades, patch management, and routine maintenance activities.

• Assist with migrating enterprise applications and data from on-premises environments to secure cloud platforms.

• Support hybrid and multi-target cloud architectures to ensure application functionality, integration, and operational continuity.

• Participate in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), supporting application modernization and ongoing system improvements.

• Maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures, operational runbooks, and audit and compliance records.

• Collaborate with customers, stakeholders, and technical teams to address application requirements, troubleshoot issues, and support operational objectives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a Solution Architect, supporting enterprise application environments and technical solutions.

• 1+ year of experience with AI-assisted code conversion or application modernization.

• Experience across all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).

• Experience migrating applications and data from on-premises environments to cloud-based platforms.

• Experience supporting hybrid, multi-target architectures and cloud operating models.

• AWS certification required.

• Experience supporting enterprise application administration, system monitoring, troubleshooting, and maintenance.

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Access.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, customers, and stakeholders.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Active Top Secret Clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ICA.

• Experience supporting cloud-hosted applications within federal government or highly regulated environments.

• Familiarity with application security, access management, and compliance documentation.

• Experience supporting enterprise application modernization and cloud migration initiatives.

Compensation:

• W2 Hourly rate beginning at $70. Pay rates are based on experience, qualifications, location, and certifications, and are subject to change at any time.

• Benefits vary by compensation type and may include paid time off (PTO), medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a 401(k) plan, and additional optional benefits.

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.: 1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients. 2. Work-Life Balance - We work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust. 4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.