Senior Systems Administrator, Data Platform SME

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• The Senior Systems Administrator / Data Platform Subject Matter Expert (SME) will oversee the management and enhancement of an enterprise analytics platform that supports Marine Corps cybersecurity operations.

• This role involves developing and maintaining secure data pipelines, managing Databricks environments, creating advanced Qlik Sense dashboards, implementing enterprise data governance standards, and ensuring the platform is reliable, secure, and optimized for operational use.

⛳️ Requirements

• Administer, optimize, and maintain the Advana data platform that supports enterprise cybersecurity reporting and analytics.

• Design, develop, and sustain secure data ingestion pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and enterprise data models using Databricks and Qlik Sense.

• Create and enhance executive dashboards and visualizations that deliver timely and 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 manage Databricks environments, including PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and enterprise security controls.

• Develop sophisticated 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 such as User Guides, SOPs, CONOPS, System Design Documentation (SDD), architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.

• Facilitate knowledge transfer through documentation, training, and collaboration with government personnel.

• Work with government stakeholders to gather requirements, address technical challenges, and continuously enhance 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 in DoD or Federal environments.

• Practical experience with the Advana platform and its integrated data and analytics capabilities.

• Advanced proficiency in Databricks, including PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and enterprise data governance.

• Extensive experience in developing and managing Qlik Sense solutions, including dashboard creation, scripting, QMC administration, and security configuration.

• Experience in integrating REST APIs and managing Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) data.

• Expertise in SQL with experience in 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 in creating technical documentation and facilitating operational knowledge transfer.

• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.