Application Administrator - Engineering Applications

About the role

Our client, a leader in the autonomous vehicle industry, is looking for a skilled Application Administrator - Engineering Applications to join their team for a 6-month engagement. This project involves managing, maintaining, and optimizing their critical business applications, with a focus on engineering-specific tools. This is a high-impact role that requires a self-motivated professional who can hit the ground running, work with both Windows and Linux environments, and contribute to cloud infrastructure efforts in AWS.

Key Responsibilities & Deliverables

• Installing, configuring, upgrading, and maintaining application software across Windows and Linux server environments.
• Monitoring application performance, troubleshooting issues, and resolving complex production problems in a timely manner.
• Developing and maintaining documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), application maps, and configuration guides.
• Managing user access, security permissions, and application-specific settings.
• Performing root cause analysis for recurring incidents and implementing preventative measures.
• Managing application licenses and providing usage metrics to the business.
• Participating in discussions related to hardware/storage cluster changes and coordinating migrations of on-premises applications to the AWS platform.

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience as an Application Administrator, System Administrator, or in a related technical role.
• Demonstrated experience administering and supporting mission-critical enterprise applications, particularly for engineering teams.
• Proficient in administering and troubleshooting both Windows and Linux servers.
• Good working knowledge of core AWS services, with experience deploying and managing applications in the cloud.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation and system management.
• Basic knowledge of database concepts, SQL (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL), Active Directory, Security, Networking, and Storage.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage your own time effectively to meet project goals.
• Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise status updates to the project team.