Senior Systems Administrator, Data Platform SME

🕒 July 27

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🚰 Data Engineer

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Spry Methods, Inc.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2001

💼 Consulting

🎖️ Defense

🔒 Cybersecurity

Consulting • Defense • Cybersecurity

Spry Methods, Inc. is a company providing a wide range of solutions and services to the Federal Government, Department of Defense, Intelligence Community, and the Commercial market. They specialize in cyber security, offering expertise to national security missions, Federal law enforcement, and DoD partners. The company also delivers IT and platform services, focusing on solving complex challenges and modernizing IT infrastructures with emerging technologies. Established in 2001, Spry Methods is known for combining industry knowledge with unmatched responsiveness and has been awarded significant contracts, such as the FBI's ITSSS-2 BPA.

📋 Description

• The Senior Systems Administrator / Data Platform SME will lead the administration and enhancement of an enterprise analytics platform supporting Marine Corps cybersecurity operations • This individual will develop and maintain secure data pipelines, administer Databricks environments, build advanced Qlik Sense dashboards, implement enterprise data governance practices, and ensure the platform remains reliable, secure, and optimized for operational use

🎯 Requirements

• Administer, optimize, and sustain the Advana data platform supporting enterprise cybersecurity reporting and analytics • Design, develop, and maintain secure data ingestion pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and enterprise data models utilizing Databricks and Qlik Sense • Develop and enhance executive dashboards and visualizations that provide timely, accurate cybersecurity metrics and operational insights for Marine Corps leadership • Integrate and manage eMASS data through secure API connections while ensuring data quality, validation, governance, and compliance with DoD standards • Configure and administer Databricks environments, including PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and enterprise security controls • Develop advanced Qlik Sense applications utilizing load scripting, Set Analysis, custom extensions, and QMC administration • Design and implement enterprise data governance processes, metadata management, and standardized reporting solutions • Produce technical documentation including User Guides, SOPs, CONOPS, System Design Documentation (SDD), architecture diagrams, and operational procedures • Support knowledge transfer through documentation, training, and collaboration with government personnel • Collaborate with government stakeholders to gather requirements, resolve technical challenges, and continuously improve platform performance, security, and usability

🏖️ Benefits

• Active DoD Secret Clearance • Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, SSCP, GSEC, CCNA Security, or equivalent) • Experience supporting enterprise systems within DoD or Federal environments • Hands-on experience with the Advana platform and its integrated data and analytics capabilities • Advanced experience with Databricks, including PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and enterprise data governance • Extensive experience developing and administering Qlik Sense solutions, including dashboard development, scripting, QMC administration, and security configuration • Experience integrating REST APIs and working with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) data • Expert SQL skills with experience designing relational databases, dimensional data models, and enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines • Strong understanding of enterprise data governance, cybersecurity reporting, and secure data management practices • Experience developing technical documentation and providing operational knowledge transfer • Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.