Application System Administrator (4305)

About the position

SMX is seeking an Application System Administrator to join our team. This role is critical in supporting the design, documentation, deployment, and maintenance of innovative application solutions that align with the evolving needs of our organization and its clients. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical proficiency, creative problem-solving, and clear, effective communication. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure our systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with strategic goals. This position will be onsite at the client location in Patuxent River, MD.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather application requirements and translate them into effective, implementable solutions
• Contribute to the design of scalable, efficient applications in alignment with industry best practices and organizational standards
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, data flow charts, and user guides
• Assist in the installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of application solutions
• Diagnose and troubleshoot installation and configuration issues, coordinating with support teams and third-party vendors as needed
• Provide direct, hands-on support during implementation phases to ensure successful deployment and adoption
• Work closely with software developers, system architects, and other stakeholders to ensure architectural consistency and alignment with strategic objectives
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide technical input, share updates, and drive continuous process improvement
• Perform comprehensive testing of application solutions to identify issues and verify readiness for deployment
• Communicate technical information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences

Requirements

• Clearance Required: Top Secret
• Must be available for onsite work at Patuxent River NAS
• 3+ years of related experience is required
• Compliant with DoD 8570/5239 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE or higher)
• Strong experience with Linux environments; Linux+ Certified
• Proven experience installing, configuring, managing, and patching a variety of applications, including Atlassian Suite (Jira, BitBucket, Confluence), Jenkins, Artifactory, SonarQube, TWC, Mailman, VoIP platforms, and Tenable Security Center (completion of 40-hour certification course)
• Proficient with Apache web services
• Working knowledge of databases such as MongoDB, SQL, and Apache Derby
• Understanding of DISA STIGs and demonstrated ability to apply them in secure environments

Nice-to-haves

• Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
• Highly organized with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Hands-on experience with testing, troubleshooting, and optimizing application solutions and system architectures

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid leave
• Retirement