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Apex Systems

Systems Administrator Senior

Apex Systems, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107

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Systems Administrator Senior (Appian Administrator) Location:

Onsite – McLean, VA

Role Summary:

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 hands‑on role focuses 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

Benefits Overview Apex offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans. Additional benefits include an ESPP, 401K with company match, HSA, SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program, corporate discount savings, and professional development resources such as on‑demand training and certification prep.

EEO Statement Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

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