Job#: 3011010 Job Description: We are hiring a Systems Administrator Senior!Role: Systems Administrator Senior (Appian Administrator)Supporting: Large Financial Services Client
Location: Onsite - McLean, VAPosition Description: We are seeking an experienced Appian Administrator to lead the migration of Appian applications from an on-prem Linux environment to AWS EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service). This is a hands-on role focused on designing, configuring, and deploying containerized Appian solutions in the cloud. You will work closely with infrastructure, security, and DevOps teams to ensure a smooth migration and maintain high standards of performance and security.
Responsibilities:- Lead migration of Appian from on-prem Linux to AWS EKS
- Configure Kubernetes clusters, Appian containers, and Helm charts
- Manage Appian installations, upgrades, and patches
- Oversee database migration (DB2 to PostgreSQL)
- Ensure secure communication between on-prem and cloud environments
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and document processes
Qualifications:- 5+ years as Appian Administrator (v21.x+)
- Experience migrating Appian to containerized/cloud environments (AWS EKS preferred)
- Proficient in Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and AWS (ECR, S3, IAM, CloudWatch)
- Integrated Appian with LDAP, SSO, SMTP, databases, and secrets management
- Skilled in Kubernetes pods, webhooks/controllers
- Familiar with Appian automation, CI/CD pipelines, and plugin management
- Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation abilities
- Experience with EFS, ASM, Appian operator/CRD
- Knowledge of CloudFormation and Terraform
Preferred Skills:- Background in financial services or regulated industries
- Experience with Hashicorp Vault, CyberArk, or Elastic for secrets management
- Familiarity with Goldfield/private cloud or large-scale cloud migrations
- Appian or DevOps certification a plus
Take charge of a cutting-edge migration and elevate your career with hands-on leadership.
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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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