Sr. Application Administrator (Locals only - Bethesda, MD)

Bethesda, MD (Hybrid – 4–5 days onsite first 30–60 days, then 2 days onsite per week)

12–18 Month Contract | 

Clearance: Active Public Trust or ability to obtain Public Trust

We are seeking a Sr. Application Administrator to manage and support enterprise applications in a hybrid government IT environment. The role involves administering application systems, troubleshooting performance issues, deploying updates, and ensuring compliance with security and regulatory standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep mission-critical systems secure, reliable, and optimized.

Key Responsibilities:

- Administer and maintain enterprise-level application systems, including databases, middleware, and user interfaces

- Proactively monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations

- Collaborate with development teams to test and deploy application updates and patches

- Develop and document standard operating procedures for application management

- Provide technical support and training to end-users, ensuring their efficient and effective use of the applications

- Analyze usage data and user feedback to identify opportunities for improvement

- Participate in project planning and implementation, contributing your application expertise

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

- 5+ years of experience as a Sr. Application Administrator or similar role

- Proficient in administering and troubleshooting enterprise-level application systems

- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex issues

- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

- Familiarity with government regulations and compliance requirements

- Certifications in relevant application administration or IT service management frameworks (e.g., ITIL, TOGAF) are preferred