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# Application Administrator

- **Company:** Lancesoft, Inc.
- **Location:** San Mateo, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $162,240.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Software Applications, Application Performance Management, Backup Devices, Bash Shell, Business Software, Cloud Computing, Database Theory, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Linux System Administration, Linux Servers, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Windows PowerShell, Azure Active Directory, Security Assertion Markup Language (SAML), SQL Databases, Virtualization Technology, Scripting, Enterprise Software Applications, Engineering Base, User Administration
- **Published:** November 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/d359b808-e549-4d8e-b9d9-f9ef6e662fa7/application-administrator

## About the Role

The IT Applications group owns and operates a growing number of large and unique applications. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Application Administrator to manage, maintain, and optimize our critical business applications, preferably experience in managing Engineering applications / tools. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both Windows and Linux administration, coupled with practical knowledge of cloud infrastructure, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS)., * 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.

Technical Skills:

 * Experience in providing IT support for Engineering applications - installation, license management & configuration
 * Proficient in administering and troubleshooting both Windows and Linux Servers
 * Good working knowledge of core AWS services, deploying and managing applications in AWS.
 * Proficiency in at least one scripting language (PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation and system management.
 * Knowledge of Azure AD /SAML, SSL Certificates is preferred.
 * Basic knowledge of database concepts and experience interacting with SQL (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL) is preferred.
 * Basic knowledge in general User administration/AD, Security, Network, Storage, Virtualization/ VDIs and backups
 * Experience with License management tools, OpenLM or similar (Nice to have but not mandatory)

## Description

* Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain application software across Windows and Linux server environments.
 * Monitor application performance, troubleshoot issues, and resolve complex production problems in a timely manner.
 * Develop and maintain documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs), application maps, and configuration guides.
 * Manage user access, security permissions, and application-specific settings.
 * Perform root cause analysis for recurring incidents and implement preventative measures.
 * Application license management and provide license usage metrics as needed to the business
 * Participate in discussion related to Hardware/Storage cluster changes with internal and external stakeholders and coordinate changes
 * Participate in efforts to migrate on-premises applications to the AWS platform.