> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1460019-senior-application-administrator](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1460019-senior-application-administrator). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Senior Application Administrator

- **Company:** CAPLOCK SECURITY, LLC
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,731.0 - $133,246.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, CompTIA Security+, Data Centers, Patch Management
- **Published:** July 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=28a7daa3786d83c5

## About the Role

* Seven (7) years of relevant experience
 * BS, BA, or four (4) additional years of related experience
 * Clearance: Secret
 * Certifications: 8140 Certified (e.g., Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or greater)

## Description

Caplock Security is seeking an experienced Senior Application Administrator to serve as the primary technical support lead for one or more core applications. In this role, you will work closely with server administrators and database administrators while maintaining a distinct separation of duties. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle management of application software, deployment releases, security compliance, and ongoing infrastructure support across pre-production and production environments., * Install, configure, and maintain all software products utilized by supported applications.

 * Execute software version installations, upgrades, and patch management.
 * Identify application-specific firewall and network requirements.
 * Provide hands-on technical support for data center migrations.
 * Handle setup and administration of interfaces and APIs.
 * Provide primary technical support for break/fix incidents to ensure high uptime.
 * Direct support for the application's code release process across both pre-production and production environments.
 * Support application requirements driven by organizational transformation initiatives.
 * Lead the implementation of application-based Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and Security Requirements Guides (SRGs).
 * Generate and provide required STIG/SRG output artifacts in support of program compliance.
 * Research, troubleshoot, and remediate cybersecurity vulnerabilities discovered through routine scanning.


## Related Videos

- [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential)
- [Less Is More: How Lagom and Agile Can Create Harmonious Workflows](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1993-less-is-more-how-lagom-and-agile-can-create-harmonious-workflows)
- [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers)
- [Kubernetes dev is fun, but setup and ops isn't! See a fun PaaS alternative to push any code, ipynbs or even just data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/732-kubernetes-dev-is-fun-but-setup-and-ops-isn-t-see-a-fun-paas-alternative-to-push-any-code-ipynbs-or-even-just-data)
- [No More Post-its: Boost your login security with APIs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1043-no-more-post-its-boost-your-login-security-with-apis)
- [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia)

## Related Articles

- [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)
- [Understanding and Mitigating Common Web Vulnerabilities](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/565-understanding-and-mitigating-common-web-vulnerabilities)
- [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)
- [The top 200 passwords of 2024 can be cracked in less than a second](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/502-the-top-200-passwords-of-2024-can-be-cracked-in-less-than-a-second)
- [Security Basics for Vibe Coders](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/598-security-basics-for-vibe-coders)
- [11 Best Practices For PHP Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/90-11-best-practices-for-php-security)