OnBase Systems Administrator & Architect

BDO USA, LLP; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking an OnBase Systems Administrator & Architect to lead the design, administration, governance, and evolution of enterprise Hyland OnBase environments across federal, state, and local programs. This remote role may require up to 10% travel.

The position combines enterprise architecture with hands-on system administration, providing technical leadership and ensuring security, performance, and reliability of OnBase deployments in complex environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years Hyland OnBase experience.
• 7+ years enterprise system administration.
• Experience with multi-environment OnBase deployments and large-scale production support.
• Experience designing enterprise content management/workflow solutions and SQL Server reporting.
• OnBase certifications preferred: OCSA/OCI/OCWA/OCWE/WorkView/API.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain enterprise OnBase architecture standards and roadmaps.
• Design scalable content management, workflow, and case management solutions using OnBase.
• Administer OnBase environments across Dev/QA/UAT/Prod and manage access/security.
• Oversee integrations with Azure services, REST APIs, and external systems.
• Provide technical leadership and architecture reviews for major OnBase initiatives.
• Lead security, audits, DR testing, and documentation.

Skills

OnBase Architecture

System Administration

Azure

SQL Server

Security & Compliance

Leadership

REST APIs

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

7+ years IT/enterprise administration

Tools

OnBase Studio

WorkView

SQL Server

Azure

Active Directory/Azure AD

Job description

Job Summary

The OnBase Systems Administrator & Architect leads the design, administration, governance, optimization, and strategic evolution of enterprise Hyland OnBase environments supporting federal, state, and local government programs. This role combines enterprise architecture responsibilities with hands-on system administration and serves as the primary technical authority for the OnBase platform, ensuring security, scalability, performance, reliability, and alignment with business objectives. The position is remote and may require up to 10% travel.

Job Duties

• Platform Architecture & Strategy
  • Defines and maintains enterprise-wide OnBase architecture standards and technical roadmaps
  • Designs scalable content management, workflow, and case management solutions using OnBase
  • Evaluates Hyland technologies and establishes governance standards for solution design, security, integrations, and deployments
  • Provides technical leadership and architecture reviews for major OnBase initiatives
• System Administration
  • Administers and maintains OnBase environments across Development, QA, UAT, and Production
  • Configures and supports document types, keyword types, retention, forms, reports, dashboards, and WorkView applications
  • Manages access, security groups, privileges, authentication integrations, upgrades, patches, migrations, and deployments
  • Monitors system health, performance, storage, and availability; troubleshoot complex application, database, workflow, and integration issues
• Solution Design & Development Support
  • Architects and oversees WorkView, Workflow, Unity Forms, Document Composition, Reporting Dashboards, and API-based solutions
  • Partners with development teams on technical designs, coding standards, scalability, maintainability, and security compliance
  • Supports integrations with Azure services, REST APIs, identity providers, ERP, GIS, CRM, and external government systems
  • Assists with SQL design, reporting, and performance optimization
• Security, Compliance & Operational Leadership
  • Ensures alignment with government security requirements and organizational governance standards
  • Supports audits, access reviews, disaster recovery testing, business continuity planning, and security incident resolution
  • Maintains platform documentation, system diagrams, operational procedures, and configuration inventories
  • Provides Tier III escalation support, lead root cause analysis, and mentor developers, administrators, and technical analysts
  • Supports proposals, solution estimates, and technical discovery sessions for new programs
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities: * N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering OR seven (7) or more years of experience in information technology or enterprise system administration, required

Experience

• Seven (7) or more years of Hyland OnBase experience, required
• Five (5) or more years of enterprise system administration experience, required
• Experience administering multi-environment OnBase implementations and supporting large-scale production environments, required
• Experience designing enterprise content management and workflow solutions, required
• Experience with SQL Server administration, optimization, and reporting, required
• Experience with change management, release processes, disaster recovery, and high availability architectures, preferred

Certifications/Licensure

• One or more OnBase certifications, preferred:
  • OCSA
  • OCI
  • OCWA
  • OCWE
  • WorkView
  • API
• Microsoft Azure certification, preferred
• Agile development, DevOps, and CI/CD experience, preferred

Software

• Proficiency with OnBase Configuration, OnBase Studio, WorkView, Workflow, Unity Forms, Document Composition, Integration Services, and Reporting Dashboards, required
• Proficiency with Microsoft SQL Server, REST APIs, API integrations, Azure-hosted environments, and authentication technologies including Active Directory, Azure AD, SSO, and MFA, required

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Demonstrated understanding of enterprise architecture principles, platform governance, strategic planning, systems integration methodologies, and technical leadership practices within complex technology environments.
• Strong skills in risk management, client communication, technical and business documentation, process improvement, problem-solving, mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ability to lead and influence technical and business stakeholders, manage competing priorities, and drive project deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to evaluate business and technical requirements, develop scalable solutions, and support organizational objectives through effective planning and execution.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Ability to travel up to 10% as required

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well‑being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets