Senior Application Systems Administrator - 304408

Delaware Nation Industries • Washington, DC

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About The Position

DNI is a Prime Contractor providing professional and technical support services to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)’s Strategy & Performance (ASP) Services organization. ASP collaborates with the CIO and IT managers to define the strategic direction for FAA IT Shared Services and manages the AIT Business Management System (BMS), which supports process development, reviews, and continuous improvement efforts.
DNI support is critical in delivering high-quality technical and professional services to multiple AIT groups, ensuring standardized coordination, collaboration, and consistent processes across the organization.
Conducts complex analyses that evaluate alternative solutions and delivers well-supported recommendations for optimal use of technology, balancing business needs with risk considerations.
Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of system integrations across multiple technologies and business units, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and organizational objectives.
Leads analysis activities for large-scale, complex projects and strategic initiatives involving significant organizational change, high risk, cost, or visibility, with impacts spanning multiple departments and external stakeholders.
In a lead analytical role, plans, prioritizes, and coordinates work assignments for team members while ensuring deliverables meet established quality standards and deadlines.
Performs server and system administration activities in support of system upgrades, migrations, and operational maintenance, including the ability to execute migrations during off-hours as required.
Develops, maintains, and manages system configurations, Active Directory (AD) accounts and credentials, and related access controls in accordance with FAA security requirements.
Completes and maintains security documentation, including Authority to Operate (ATO) artifacts, in compliance with FAA and NIST security guidelines.
Works effectively with commercial software vendors supporting COTS products to troubleshoot issues, implement upgrades, and ensure system compatibility.
Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation, including requirements, alternatives analyses, recommendations, technical specifications, configuration changes, test scenarios, and test results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience.
• Degree must be in Information Systems, Business Systems, Management Information Systems, IT Management, or a related field such as engineering, mathematics, or science.
• Advanced proficiency in analytical practices, including the application of both standard and advanced analytical techniques and tools.
• Extensive knowledge of business processes, operational challenges, IT resources, and enabling technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to perform server and system administration in complex enterprise environments.
• Working knowledge of FAA-defined security requirements, NIST guidelines, and industry best practices related to system security, SSL/TLS, and risk management.
• Experience supporting and administering environments using: Amazon Web Services (AWS), Windows Server Operating Systems (2019 or later), Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft .NET technologies, Active Directory (AD) and Group Policy, PowerShell, Microsoft Gateway, ODBC, SQL Server and SQL scripting, Splunk, Redis
• General computer programming skills sufficient to support system integration, automation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with established policies, guidelines, and standards.
• Skilled in advanced analysis, facilitation, and consultative techniques, with the ability to apply them effectively in highly complex environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to consult effectively with diverse stakeholders across a wide range of IT initiatives.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Highly responsive to stakeholders’ needs and requests.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and proprietary information with the highest level of discretion.

Nice To Haves

• Formal certification(s) relevant to the area of expertise are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex analyses that evaluate alternative solutions and delivers well-supported recommendations for optimal use of technology, balancing business needs with risk considerations.
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of system integrations across multiple technologies and business units, ensuring alignment with enterprise strategy and organizational objectives.
• Leads analysis activities for large-scale, complex projects and strategic initiatives involving significant organizational change, high risk, cost, or visibility, with impacts spanning multiple departments and external stakeholders.
• Plans, prioritizes, and coordinates work assignments for team members while ensuring deliverables meet established quality standards and deadlines.
• Performs server and system administration activities in support of system upgrades, migrations, and operational maintenance, including the ability to execute migrations during off-hours as required.
• Develops, maintains, and manages system configurations, Active Directory (AD) accounts and credentials, and related access controls in accordance with FAA security requirements.
• Completes and maintains security documentation, including Authority to Operate (ATO) artifacts, in compliance with FAA and NIST security guidelines.
• Works effectively with commercial software vendors supporting COTS products to troubleshoot issues, implement upgrades, and ensure system compatibility.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive documentation, including requirements, alternatives analyses, recommendations, technical specifications, configuration changes, test scenarios, and test results.

Benefits

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees