Highlights
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Application Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our critical business applications, preferably experience in managing Engineering applications / tools. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both Windows and Linux administration, coupled with practical knowledge of cloud infrastructure, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Foster City, CA |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $70–$78 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 2,000 to 2,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 2000 |
| Website | http://www.lancesoft.com/ |
Description
| Title: | Application Administrator |
| Location: | Foster City California 94404 |
| Type: | Onsite | 4 days in office |
| Duration: | 06 Months Contract |
| Pay Rate: | $70.00- 78.00/Hour on w2. (DOE) |
Position Summary
- The IT Applications group owns and operates a growing number of large and unique applications.
- We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Application Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our critical business applications, preferably experience in managing Engineering applications / tools.
- The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both Windows and Linux administration, coupled with practical knowledge of cloud infrastructure, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Key Responsibilities:
- Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain application software across Windows and Linux server environments.
- Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve complex production problems in a timely manner.
- Develop and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), application maps, and configuration guides.
- Manage user access, security permissions, and application-specific settings.
- Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and implement preventative measures.
- Application license management and provide license usage metrics as needed to the business
- Participate in discussion related to Hardware/Storage cluster changes with internal and external stakeholders and coordinate changes
- Participate in efforts to migrate on-premises applications to the AWS platform.
Experience:
- 5+ years of experience as an Application Administrator, System Administrator, or in a related technical role.
- Demonstrated experience administering and supporting mission-critical enterprise applications.
Technical Skills:
- Experience in providing IT support for Engineering applications - installation, license management & configuration
- Proficient in administering and troubleshooting both Windows and Linux Servers
- Good working knowledge of core AWS services, deploying and managing applications in AWS.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation and system management.
- Knowledge of Azure AD /SAML, SSL Certificates is preferred.
- Basic knowledge of database concepts and experience interacting with SQL (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) is preferred.
- Basic knowledge in general User administration/AD, Security, Network, Storage, Virtualization/ VDIs and backups
- Experience with License management tools, OpenLM or similar (Nice to have but not mandatory)
About Company
We are a $125 Million, NMSDC-certified Minority & Woman owned Workforce Solutions Company headquartered in the DC metro area with presence across US with global presence - Canada, Mexico, India, UK, Malaysia, Indonasia, Hongkong, Singapore, UAE. We are specialized in providing Workforce Solutions, SOW project delivery, Engineering Solutions, Creative Services. We currently support 100+ Fortune companies globally and across multiple industry segments. We are currently supporting several massive programs across industry segment nationally/globally (Intel, Ally, AMD, QUALCOMM, Morgan Stanley, Kraft/ Mondelez, MNP, Amdocs, Dell, SanDisk, Medtronic, Becton Dickinson, GE, Lockheed Martin, UTC, L-3 Communications, Caterpillar, BMW, Mercedes Benz, National Grid, Dominion, Energy Future Holdings, PSEG, 3M, Fidelity, Aetna, Humana, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Merck etc).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.