Senior Systems Administrator (Data Platform)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Administrator (Data Platform): Administering and modernizing mission-critical cybersecurity reporting platforms for the US Marine Corps with an accent on Databricks and Qlik Sense integration. Focus on building secure data pipelines, managing eMASS data, and ensuring enterprise-grade data governance and system reliability.

Location: Must be based in the United States (Remote).

Company

hirify.global is a professional services firm supporting Department of Defense initiatives and mission-critical government programs.

What you will do

• Administer and optimize the Advana data platform for enterprise cybersecurity reporting.
• Design and maintain secure ETL/ELT pipelines using Databricks and Qlik Sense.
• Develop executive-level dashboards for Marine Corps leadership.
• Manage secure API integrations with eMASS data while ensuring compliance with DoD standards.
• Configure Databricks environments including Unity Catalog and enterprise security controls.
• Produce comprehensive technical documentation and support operational knowledge transfer.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+) required.
• Extensive experience with Databricks (PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake).
• Advanced proficiency in Qlik Sense development and QMC administration.
• Expert SQL skills and experience with enterprise data modeling.
• Experience supporting enterprise systems within DoD or Federal environments.

Nice to have

• Experience with Marine Corps cybersecurity programs.
• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes.
• Experience with Git or version control platforms.
• Background in enterprise cloud and data modernization.