Senior Application Engineer (Remote)

Responsibilities

• Support modernization, integration, and lifecycle management within a diverse, mission critical enterprise—covering healthcare delivery, research, and analytics.
• Perform basic troubleshooting, break/fix analysis, and sustainment operations to ensure reliability of VA systems.
• Coordinate with development, operations, and VA stakeholders to resolve issues quickly and prevent service disruption.
• Leverage migration patterns to proactively resolve dependencies and eliminate roadblocks before they impact operations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for network designs, policies, and procedures, promoting consistency and scalability.
• Guide the transition from on-premises to cloud solutions, championing adaptability and innovation.
• Work closely with Cloud Engineers and Architects, fostering cross-functional synergy to craft robust infrastructure solutions.
• Translate complex technical challenges into digestible, executive-ready messaging for strategic decision-making.
• Support quarterly planning sessions, roadmap reviews, and enterprise briefings.

Qualifications

• Required Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field. (or commensurate experience)
• 12+ years of experience in business analysis, project management, or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of software maintenance methodologies, including DevOps.
• Proficiency in SQL database management, query optimization, and stored procedures.
• Preferred Skills And Experience:
• Strong knowledge of networking protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, DNS, VPN).
• Proficiency in automation tools and scripting (Python, Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience with Azure, databricks, SQL, Javascript, NodeJs
• Deep knowledge of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) technology stacks
• Strong technical leadership and the ability to explain complex systems in clear, actionable ways.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing architecture to support scalable and efficient system development.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management tools.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI frameworks is a plus.
• Ci/CD pipeline development and automation.
• Comprehensive understanding of security protocols and data protection measures.

Pay

USD $175,000.00 - USD $200,000.00 /Yr.