Spry Methods is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator / Data Platform SME to support the United States Marine Corps (USMC). This position supports the modernization, administration, and sustainment of a mission-critical leadership dashboard hosted within the Advana platform, utilizing Databricks and Qlik Sense to provide enterprise cybersecurity reporting and eMASS data visualization for senior leadership.
This role is ideal for a technical professional with expertise in enterprise data platforms, systems administration, dashboard development, and data engineering who enjoys building secure, scalable solutions that enable informed decision-making across large organizations.
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.
In addition to technical execution, this role will partner closely with government stakeholders to produce technical documentation, support operational transitions, and provide knowledge transfer that ensures long-term sustainment of the platform.
What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
- 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.
What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
- Active DoD Secret Clearance.
- Current DoD 8570/8140 Information Assurance Technical (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.
Ideally, You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience supporting Marine Corps or Department of Defense cybersecurity programs.
- Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and cybersecurity data reporting.
- Experience developing executive-level dashboards and enterprise analytics solutions.
- Experience working with Git or other version control platforms.
- Experience supporting enterprise cloud and data modernization initiatives.
Perks of Working for Us (Benefits):
Medical Coverage – Cigna - 4 Options
- Traditional - PPO Open Access Plus Network
- (2) HDHP - PPO Open Access Plus Network
- HDHP - EPO Open Access Plus Network
Dental Coverage – Cigna - PPO Base & Buy-Up Plans
Vision Coverage – Principal - VSP Choice Network
Paid Holidays: Full-time employees receive 11 paid federal holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO) – PTO accrual starts at 15 days per year
Training Benefit – Annual training allowance available toward any job-related training or education
401(k) – Multiple Fund Choices through Fidelity with a company match
For our full list of benefits, please visit http://www.sprymethods.com/careers/benefits/
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