Application Administrator; Top Secret cleared Job Washington District of Columbia USA,IT/Tech

Position: Application Administrator (Top Secret cleared)

Role Overview

The Application Administrator is responsible for the administration, maintenance, and operational support of enterprise applications in a secure government environment. This role ensures system availability, performance, security, and compliance while providing Tier 3 support for mission‑critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

Own and lead the full solution architecture for a new system build across design, development, integration, and deployment
Define technical architecture, frameworks, and standards aligned with DCSA, DoD, and federal security requirements
Translate mission and business requirements into scalable, secure technical solutions
Serve as the technical authority across the program, guiding engineering teams and system integrators
Design and implement cloud-native architectures using AWS services
Oversee Java-based application architecture and development patterns
Ensure system compliance with NIST, RMF, and DoD cybersecurity standards
Collaborate closely with program managers, cybersecurity, Dev Ops, and stakeholders across government and contractor teams
Support system modernization, performance optimization, and long‑term sustainment strategies
Contribute to technical documentation, solution roadmaps, and architecture reviews

Required Qualifications

10 or more years of experience in application or system administration.
Active Top Secret / SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field
Prior experience supporting DCSA or similar national security programs
Strong hands‑on experience with AWS cloud architecture and services
AWS certifications or equivalent cloud credentials
Experience supporting applications in classified or SCI environments.
Familiarity with ITIL-based service management and operational best practices.
Hands‑on experience with Linux and Windows operating systems.
Experience using application and system monitoring tools.
Experience supporting secure, highly available environments.

Professional Skills

Strategic architectural thinking combined with hands‑on technical depth
Ability to balance mission requirements, security, and performance
Leadership presence and comfort owning technical decisions
Strong communication skills for both technical and non‑technical audiences

Pay Range

$ - $ (DC Remote Office DC99)

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. Reasonable accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.

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