Systems Administrator

Aptonet; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

DOJ Antitrust Division is seeking a System Administrator to manage and optimize business applications (iManage, eRooms, Confluence, Jira) to ensure secure, stable, and efficient operations across teams. You will configure, patch, and troubleshoot, while maintaining documentation and supporting cross-functional collaboration.

The role requires a Public Trust clearance, a bachelor’s degree, and 4–8 years of experience administering these enterprise apps.

Qualifications

• Public Trust security clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of experience administering business applications (iManage, eRooms, Confluence, Jira) in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing iManage upgrades and migrations.
• Proficient in administering iManage, eRooms, Confluence, and Jira.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support core business applications: iManage, eRooms, Confluence, and Jira.
• Perform system configuration, updates, and patches for peak performance.
• Troubleshoot application issues related to performance, access, and integration.
• Monitor system health, logs, and performance metrics; resolve bottlenecks.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and roles for proper access control.
• Regularly assess performance and implement improvements for speed and reliability.
• Ensure backup and disaster recovery procedures are in place and tested.
• Maintain documentation for configurations, processes, and troubleshooting.
• Review and apply software updates, patches, and security fixes.
• Participate in change management for new versions/configurations.

Skills

Public Trust clearance

Bachelor's degree

4-8 years experience

SQL

Python

PowerShell

ITIL familiarity

System monitoring

Networking concepts

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Business

Tools

iManage

eRooms

Confluence

Jira

Job description

As a System Administrator, you will be responsible for managing, supporting, and optimizing a variety of business-critical applications, including iManage, eRooms, Confluence, and Jira. You will ensure that these systems operate efficiently, securely, and reliably, supporting business processes and ensuring smooth collaboration across teams at the DOJ Antitrust Division.

Responsibilities

• Administer and support core business applications: iManage, eRooms, Confluence, and Jira.
• Perform system configuration, updates, and patches to ensure applications are running at peak performance and meet business needs.
• Troubleshoot issues related to application performance, user access, and integration between systems.
• Monitor system health, logs, and performance metrics, identifying and resolving any potential problems or bottlenecks.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and roles to ensure proper access control.
• Regularly assess system performance and implement improvements to optimize speed, efficiency, and reliability of the applications.
• Ensure proper backup and disaster recovery procedures are in place and tested for business applications.
• Help configure and maintain custom workflows, automations, and add-ons in Confluence and Jira to enhance team productivity.
• Create and maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, workflows, and troubleshooting procedures.
• Regularly review and apply software updates, patches, and security fixes to ensure applications remain secure and up-to-date.
• Participate in change management processes, ensuring smooth transitions when new versions or configurations are implemented.

Required Qualifications

• Public Trust security clearance required (cannot begin assignment until granted; candidates that currently have a Public Trust, especially with DOJ, are preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in administering business applications, specifically iManage, eRooms, Confluence, and Jira, or similar systems in an enterprise environment.
• Hands-on experience planning and executing iManage system upgrades and data migrations.
• Proficient in administering and supporting iManage, eRooms, Confluence, and Jira.
• Familiarity with SQL and basic scripting (e.g., Python, PowerShell) for automation and troubleshooting.
• Experience with system monitoring and performance tuning for business applications.
• Basic knowledge of networking concepts, security practices, and integration techniques.
• Strong diagnostic skills to identify issues and implement timely solutions in business-critical applications.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with different teams, including IT, development, and business units, to implement solutions and enhancements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to document processes, collaborate with team members, and provide end-user support.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities, managing both day‑to‑day support as well as long‑term project initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with application‑specific scripting or configuration (e.g., Jira workflows, iManage document management customization).
• Familiarity with ITIL framework or similar methodologies for IT service management.
• Experience with cloud‑based implementations or hybrid environments for business applications.

Technical Skills

• Core Business Applications: iManage, eRooms, Confluence, and Jira.
• Automation & Troubleshooting: SQL, Python, PowerShell.
• System monitoring, performance tuning, and backup/disaster recovery management.

Experience

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of prior relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 2-6 years of experience, including 3-5 years specifically in administering business applications like iManage, eRooms, Confluence, and Jira.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.

Certifications

• Not specified (ITIL framework familiarity is desirable).

Clearance / Work Authorization

• Additional background check required: An ESAV prescreen consisting of a personal disclosure form and a soft credit check must be completed (candidates must provide whether they are red, yellow, or green based on the screen).

Interview Process

• Phone / Skype interview.
• Persons involved: Manager / Customer.
• Timeline: ASAP.
• All candidates must be willing to work on‑site in DC 5 days a week.
• The screening process requires evaluating candidates as red, yellow, or green for the Public Trust based on the ESAV prescreen.
• At no time should resumes/candidates be sent directly to the Engagement Manager (EM) for processing.
• Assignment does not require Leidos‑issued computer hardware or driving.