Apex Systems
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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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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