Senior Systems Administrator / Data Platform SME

Company Overview

Spry Methods is a proven provider of mission-focused technology, cybersecurity, and program management solutions supporting critical Federal and DoD missions. We specialize in delivering integrated, high-impact solutions across cyber operations, enterprise resource management, and mission support services. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, accountability, and innovation - empowering our teams to deliver meaningful outcomes in complex, high-security environments.

Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):

Spry Methods is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator / Data Platform SME to support the United States Marine Corps (USMC). This position supports the modernization, administration, and sustainment of a mission-critical leadership dashboard hosted within the Advana platform, utilizing Databricks and Qlik Sense to provide enterprise cybersecurity reporting and eMASS data visualization for senior leadership.

This role is ideal for a technical professional with expertise in enterprise data platforms, systems administration, dashboard development, and data engineering who enjoys building secure, scalable solutions that enable informed decision-making across large organizations.

The Senior Systems Administrator / Data Platform SME will lead the administration and enhancement of an enterprise analytics platform supporting Marine Corps cybersecurity operations. This individual will develop and maintain secure data pipelines, administer Databricks environments, build advanced Qlik Sense dashboards, implement enterprise data governance practices, and ensure the platform remains reliable, secure, and optimized for operational use.

In addition to technical execution, this role will partner closely with government stakeholders to produce technical documentation, support operational transitions, and provide knowledge transfer that ensures long-term sustainment of the platform.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

• Administer, optimize, and sustain the Advana data platform supporting enterprise cybersecurity reporting and analytics.

• Design, develop, and maintain secure data ingestion pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and enterprise data models utilizing Databricks and Qlik Sense.

• Develop and enhance executive dashboards and visualizations that provide timely, accurate cybersecurity metrics and operational insights for Marine Corps leadership.

• Integrate and manage eMASS data through secure API connections while ensuring data quality, validation, governance, and compliance with DoD standards.

• Configure and administer Databricks environments, including PySpark, Spark SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, and enterprise security controls.