Junior Application Administrator
Information Technology Strategies, Inc
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Job Description
Junior Application Administrator at Information Technology Strategies, Inc.
Job Summary
Information Technology Strategies, Inc. (IT-Strat) is seeking a motivated Junior Application Administrator to support government IT solutions. This role is crucial for maintaining enterprise application software, performing upgrades, and ensuring seamless deployments for our client, the Defense Logistics Agency. You will be instrumental in troubleshooting incidents, managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities, and contributing to modernization initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and maintain enterprise application software.
- Perform application upgrades and patching in accordance with change management processes.
- Support application deployments and code release cycles.
- Troubleshoot and resolve application-layer incidents (break/fix).
- Coordinate with infrastructure and database teams while maintaining segregation of duties.
- Identify and document application-specific firewall and network requirements.
- Configure and administer interfaces and APIs.
- Support data center migrations and modernization initiatives.
- Research and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities identified through routine scanning.
- Support organizational transformation efforts impacting supported applications.
Requirements
- Must possess IT-I security clearance or have a current National Agency Check with Local Agency Check and Credit Check (NACLC). (Basic Federal Clearance requirements are U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history check, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
- Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements.
- 1–3 years of IT experience in application support, systems administration, or related field.
- Experience supporting applications in Linux environments (Windows exposure required).
- Familiarity with Oracle databases; exposure to SQL Server.
- Experience with WebLogic preferred; IIS, Tomcat/Apache experience beneficial.
- Working knowledge of Bash and PowerShell scripting (Perl a plus).
- Understanding of patching processes, release management, and structured change control environments.
- Basic networking knowledge (ports, protocols, firewall rules).
About Information Technology Strategies, Inc.
IT-Strat is a technology consulting company holding various contract vehicles, including best-in-class options. We have a strong track record supporting multiple clients such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA).
Established in 2002, IT-Strat is a certified Woman-Owned Small Business and successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company, maintaining 8(a) contract vehicles. We actively cultivate relationships with multiple large businesses.
Benefits We Offer
- Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
- Dental and Orthodontia plan
- Vision Materials plan
- Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Semi-monthly pay cycle
Key skills/competency
- Application Administration
- Linux Environments
- Oracle Databases
- SQL Server
- WebLogic
- Bash Scripting
- PowerShell
- Cybersecurity Remediation
- Patch Management
- Change Management
- Systems Administration
How to Get Hired at Information Technology Strategies, Inc
- Research IT-Strat's culture: Study their mission, values, recent government contracts, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
- Tailor your resume: Customize your resume to highlight experience in application support, Linux environments, and enterprise software administration, emphasizing DLA client work.
- Demonstrate DoD compliance: Clearly articulate your IT-I security clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II compliance, as these are mandatory federal requirements.
- Prepare for technical questions: Expect in-depth questions on Oracle/SQL databases, Bash/PowerShell scripting, WebLogic/IIS, and fundamental networking concepts relevant to application administration.
- Show problem-solving skills: Be ready to discuss specific examples of how you've resolved application-layer incidents, managed patching processes, or remediated cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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