Appian System Administrator

Overview

Remote
Depends on Experience
Contract - W2
Contract - Independent
Contract - 1 year(s)
No Travel Required

Skills

Appian

Job Details

Role: Appian System Administrator

Location: Remote

Experience: 12+

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain Appian environments (Dev, QA, UAT, Prod) in cloud or on-premise setups.
  • Monitor system health, availability, and performance using Appian and third-party tools.
  • Manage user access, authentication (LDAP/SAML/OIDC), and role-based permissions.
  • Troubleshoot environmental, performance, and integration issues in coordination with Appian support and internal teams.
  • Handle patch management, hotfix deployments, and version upgrades in coordination with stakeholders.
  • Configure and manage Appian High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) environments.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards, including SSL/TLS certificates, audit logging, and access control policies.
  • Support the DevOps lifecycle including CI/CD pipelines, Appian deployments, and automation scripts.
  • Maintain documentation for configuration, standard operating procedures, and incident resolution.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
  • 3+ years of experience administering the Appian platform in an enterprise environment.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix, Windows Server, and application server management (JBoss/WebSphere/Tomcat).
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (preferred if using Appian Cloud).
  • Familiarity with relational databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL) and JDBC configurations.
  • Working knowledge of Appian architecture, including engines, data servers, and service managers.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Maven) and scripting (Shell, Python, PowerShell).
  • Strong analytical and communication skills with a proactive attitude toward issue resolution.
  • Appian Administrator Certification is a plus.

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