Spry Methods, Inc.

Administration

• Who We’re Looking For (Position Overview):
• The Senior Systems Cloud Administrator will be responsible for the overall evaluation, design and daily operation of the Corporate IT SAS (Server and Application Services) environment. This role serves as a "hands-on" server administrator who evaluates complex system requirements and then designs, implements and maintains the most efficient solutions. This role will develop and document technical standards, identify and evaluate new products, interface with vendors to purchase new hardware and software, and collaborate with other IT teams to provide guidance to resolve system and application issues. The Senior Systems Cloud Administrator will be directly responsible for the installation, configuration, upgrade, patching, maintenance and monitoring of the SAS environment across the entire Enterprise, while ensuring compliance to various security and encryption protocols for U.S. national security. Key deliverables for success will be: ensuring 100% availability of the environment; implementing fault and performance management; enforcing corporate network, system and application security procedures.

Senior Systems Cloud Administrator

SDET

• Providing technical test engineering expertise
• Perform, plan, and support tasks related to operational test and evaluation requirements
• Write and execute test scripts, test cases and test scenarios
• Analyze and provide technical inputs and report for management on applicable program/application/service test requirements
• Document defects and provide reporting to management personnel for the purposes of recycling and correction of software/documentation
• Support requirements development
• Provide operations and maintenance support to ensure continuous reliability and availability of applications
• Support end-user training and related customer needs
• Support creation and maintenance of test automation
• May provide oversight and guidance to other Testers and technical members of the team to ensure success technical performance and delivery of services
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements automated test tools and strategies.
• Designs, implements, and conducts test and evaluation procedures to ensure system requirements are met.
• Develops, maintains, and upgrades automated test scripts and architectures for application products. Also writes, implements, and reports status for system test cases for testing. Analyzes test cases and provides regular progress reports.
• Serves as subject matter specialist providing testing know-how for the support of user requirements of complex to highly complex software/hardware applications.
• Directs and/or participates in all phases of risk management assessments and software/hardware development with emphasis on analysis of user requirements, test design and test tools selection

Senior Functional Test Engineer

IT Support

• Maintain and update MS SharePoint tools and applications to include all administrative responsibilities.
• Experience with SharePoint SME with knowledge and skills to support SharePoint Online.
• Use Power Apps and Power Automate to develop complex workflows.
• Collaborate with FRTIB staff in the design and evolution of the SharePoint environment and documenting areas of improvement.
• Collaborate with FRTIB staff in the implementation of contracting tools, workflows, etc. within the SharePoint environment.
• Document processes required for management and reporting of activities with SharePoint.
• Provide recommendations and support the implementation of improvements/efficiencies within the SharePoint Online environment.

Senior IT Specialist

• SME in IAM systems such as Microsoft Entra, Okta, Active Directory
• Strong coding skills with Powershell and background in automation of tasks
• Create, implement and document the following processes for the IAM Environment:
• performance monitoring
• problem troubleshooting / helpdesk response
• utilization, availability and growth patterns (capacity planning)
• landscape design, configuration and standards
• 24/7 support, escalation and SLA models
• MAC (installation, move, add, change) services for systems and applications
• change management methodology and communication strategy
• Create and maintain server/application diagrams and workflows
• Perform/coordinate incident diagnosis, corrective action, and root cause analysis
• Oversee the configuration, testing, installation, modification, and servicing of all server components and applications within the IAM landscape
• Independently organize work requests based on departmental priorities and system criticality
• Manage vendor relationships required for the evaluation, installation, modification, upgrade, repair and preventative maintenance of IAM Infrastructure components
• Function as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and consultant to other Infrastructure groups (Cloud Operations, Cyber Security, and Systems Administration).
• Plan, lead and perform comprehensive systems analysis and design activities including development of detailed functional requirements for new server infrastructure solutions
• Maintain responsibility for end-user (customer) satisfaction

Senior IAM Administrator

Security Analyst

• Understand/document information system specifications and security controls, including logical and physical diagrams, connectivity, communication, and data flow diagrams
• Advise stakeholders on multiple courses of action in an environment with changing unconfirmed policy, e.g., NIST RMF and DISA SRG
• Document multiple courses of action and identify risk mitigation recommendations in accordance with FedRAMP requirements, SAP NS2 policy, procedures, and best practices
• Apply enterprise security frameworks and capabilities, such as FISMA, NIST SP 800, etc.
• Develop/update policies and procedures to implement FedRAMP compliance as well as compliant with NIST 800-171 security requirements and other DFAR clauses
• Understand enterprise operating environments, including security posture, application environment, and associated security controls
• Demonstrate familiarity with current FedRAMP, DOD and NIST Security controls and technologies, including vulnerability management capabilities
• Identify and assess Cloud System state, including vulnerabilities, RMF package status/accreditation model, PPS compliance, and patching/CSVA mechanisms

IT Security Analyst

Business Analyst

• Deliver insightful program and financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve outcomes.
• Help shape project direction with clarity, logic, and a proactive mindset.
• Plan and execute programmatic reviews including: IPRs, PMRs, all hands, and budget reviews.
• Develop and maintain extensive information repositories
• Risk management
• Maintain key stakeholder relationships
• Arrange, facilitate, lead and/or report on multiple weekly meetings

Project Management Analyst

Security Engineer

• Strong working knowledge of IT Security requirements, technical security countermeasures, risk management processes, contingency planning, and secure data communications
• Conduct full cycle Security Assessments & Authorizations (SA&A)
• Test network, system, application and NIST controls from administrative and technical perspectives
• Analyze vulnerability scans, interpret risks, and employ manual checks to validate vulnerability data
• Assist customers in understanding risk and provide risk mitigation recommendations
• Create Security Assessment Plans, Reports, and POA&Ms
• Conduct documentation reviews, inspections, and interviews with personnel to collect evidence of compliance
• Determine compliance based on responses and analysis of supporting evidence

Security Assessor

DevOps Engineer

• Deploys and configures services using infrastructure as a service providers (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine, RackSpace/OpenStack)
• Configures and manages Linux-based servers to serve a dynamic website
• Debugs cluster-based computing architectures
• Uses scripting or basic programming skills to solve problems
• Installs and manages open-source monitoring tools
• Configures management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt)
• Architecture for continuous integration and deployment, and continuous monitoring
• Uses and works with containerization technologies (e.g., LXC, Docker, Rocket)
• Maintain, manage, and update current and future third-party software (e.g., COTS and GOTS tools) and ensure full compatibility, usability, security, and optimal performance
• Apply updates, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with software vendors as needed to resolve issues or implement changes
• Maintain, manage, and update application programming interfaces (APIs), ensuring full compatibility, usability, security, and optimal performance
• Develop, maintain, and customize software solutions when required by the Government
• Ensure software development adheres to industry standards, best practices, DOJ, and FBI SDLC standards
• Develop, maintain, and provide documentation for all software, to include APIs, scripting, automation, changes, testing, and user/administrator guides
• Implement and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring when required by the government
• Conduct regular code reviews, secure coding techniques, vulnerability scanning, and testing (unit, integration, system, and user acceptance) when required by the government
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and validate requirements ensuring software solutions align with Laboratory objectives and user needs
• Provide training and support to internal teams on new software applications and updates
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and integrate new tools and practices
• Design, develop, deliver, and sustain automated functional Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) processing and pipelines and validate extracted data from structured and unstructured inputs
• Validate data extracted from structured and unstructured data sources, databases, and other repositories using scripts and automated capabilities
• Advise government personnel on incremental changes for continuous improvement in products or processes.

Junior DevOps Engineer

• Deploys and configures services using infrastructure as a service provider (e.g., Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Compute Engine, RackSpace/OpenStack)
• Configures and manages Linux-based servers to serve a dynamic website and debugs cluster-based computing architectures
• Uses scripting or basic programming skills to solve problems
• Installs and manages open-source monitoring tools and configures management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, Ansible, Salt)
• Architecture for continuous integration and deployment, and continuous monitoring
• Uses and works with containerization technologies (e.g., LXC, Docker, Rocket)
• Maintain, manage, and update current and future third-party software (e.g., COTS and GOTS tools) ensuring compatibility, usability, security, and optimal performance
• Apply updates, troubleshoot issues, and coordinate with software vendors to resolve issues or implement changes
• Maintain, manage, and update application programming interfaces (APIs), ensuring compatibility, usability, security, and optimal performance
• Develop, maintain, and custom software solutions when the Government determines no other solution is available
• Ensure software development adheres to industry standards, best practices, DOJ, and FBI standards for the SDLC
• Develop, maintain, and provide documentation for all software, to include APIs, scripting, automation, changes, testing, and user/administrator guides
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring when required by the government
• Conduct regular code reviews, secure coding techniques, vulnerability scanning, and testing (unit, integration, system, and user acceptance) when required by the government
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and validate requirements
• Provide training and support to internal teams on new software applications and updates
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends and integrate new tools and practices
• Design, develop, deliver, and sustain automated functional ETL processing and pipelines and validate extracted data from structured and unstructured inputs
• Validate data extracted from structured and unstructured data sources, databases, and other repositories using scripts and automated capabilities
• Advise government personnel on incremental changes for continuous improvement

DevOps Engineer – Mid

• Develop and maintain reusable Terraform scripts, modify and run infrastructure code from existing modules, and troubleshoot deployment issues across AWS, Azure, and GCP environments.
• Develop new Ansible playbooks, and modify, troubleshoot, and maintain existing Ansible code to automate infrastructure configuration and management tasks.
• Configure, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters including networking, storage, security, service mesh, and load balancer configuration; use tools like Helm for deployment, and monitor and troubleshoot cluster performance.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI and ArgoCD; write and optimize pipeline scripts for automated testing and deployment; leverage GitOps practices for managing infrastructure and application delivery.
• Strong hands-on experience with public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), including core services such as virtual networking, compute, storage, IAM, serverless functions, and monitoring.
• Deep hands-on experience developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting infrastructure-as-code using Terraform across multi-cloud environments.
• Experience using Ansible to automate day-to-day operational tasks, including configuration management and troubleshooting of infrastructure resources.
• Hands-on experience with GitLab CI and ArgoCD to design and maintain pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and infrastructure management using GitOps principles.
• Proficient in Linux system administration and automation using Python to streamline infrastructure management and operational tasks.
• Experience developing, deploying, and managing serverless functions using cloud-native services such as AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, and Google Cloud Functions.

DevOps Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure

System Administrator

• Lead and drive Microsoft 365 upgrades, migrations, and platform modernization efforts.
• Architect, configure, and maintain secure and resilient Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Teams, OneDrive, and the M365 Admin Center.
• Own and implement best practices around identity, access, and compliance policies using Conditional Access, DLP, Sensitivity Labels, and Defender for Office 365.
• Act as a technical lead for M365-related projects, working closely with internal IT, Security, and business stakeholders.
• Manage tenant-level configurations, including hybrid integrations and licensing strategies.
• Proactively monitor system health, usage metrics, and security compliance via tools like PowerShell, Graph API, and Security & Compliance Center dashboards.
• Develop and enforce governance standards, documentation, and disaster recovery procedures.
• Mentor junior team members and provide advanced support and escalation on complex issues.
• Evaluate emerging M365 technologies and make recommendations for adoption aligned with strategic goals.
• Provide end-user guidance and training on new capabilities to promote adoption and productivity.