Senior Systems Administrator / Data Platform SME

Spry Methods is hiring a Senior Systems Administrator / Data Platform SME to support the United States Marine Corps. The role centers on a mission-critical leadership dashboard hosted in the Advana platform, using Databricks and Qlik Sense for enterprise cybersecurity reporting and eMASS data visualization. It is a fit for someone with enterprise data platform, systems administration, dashboard development, and data engineering experience who wants to build secure, scalable analytics for a large organization.

The person in this role leads administration and enhancement of an enterprise analytics platform supporting Marine Corps cybersecurity operations. That includes secure data pipelines, Databricks administration, Qlik Sense dashboards, data governance, and keeping the platform reliable and secure for operational use. The role also involves working with government stakeholders on technical documentation, operational transitions, and knowledge transfer for long-term sustainment.

What you will do

• Administer, optimize, and sustain the Advana data platform for enterprise cybersecurity reporting and analytics.
• Design, develop, and maintain secure data ingestion pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and enterprise data models using Databricks and Qlik Sense.
• Build and improve executive dashboards and visualizations with timely, accurate cybersecurity metrics and operational insights for Marine Corps leadership.
• Integrate and manage eMASS data through secure API connections, with attention to data quality, validation, governance, and DoD compliance.
• Configure and administer Databricks environments, including PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and enterprise security controls.
• Develop advanced Qlik Sense applications using load scripting, Set Analysis, custom extensions, and QMC administration.
• Design and implement enterprise data governance processes, metadata management, and standardized reporting solutions.
• Produce technical documentation such as User Guides, SOPs, CONOPS, System Design Documentation (SDD), architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
• Support knowledge transfer through documentation, training, and collaboration with government personnel.
• Work with government stakeholders to gather requirements, resolve technical challenges, and improve platform performance, security, and usability.

What they are looking for

• Active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (Security+, SSCP, GSEC, CCNA Security, or equivalent).
• Experience supporting enterprise systems within DoD or Federal environments.
• Hands-on experience with the Advana platform and its integrated data and analytics capabilities.
• Advanced Databricks experience, including PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and enterprise data governance.
• Extensive experience developing and administering Qlik Sense solutions, including dashboard development, scripting, QMC administration, and security configuration.
• Experience integrating REST APIs and working with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (eMASS) data.
• Expert SQL skills, with experience designing relational databases, dimensional data models, and enterprise ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Strong understanding of enterprise data governance, cybersecurity reporting, and secure data management practices.
• Experience developing technical documentation and providing operational knowledge transfer.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Ideally, you also have

• Experience supporting Marine Corps or Department of Defense cybersecurity programs.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and cybersecurity data reporting.
• Experience developing executive-level dashboards and enterprise analytics solutions.
• Experience working with Git or other version control platforms.
• Experience supporting enterprise cloud and data modernization initiatives.

Location

The position is based in the United States.