Moodle Workplace Technical SME & PHP Developer; Army ATIS​/ago

Overview

LMI is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Moodle Technical Subject Matter Expert (SME) to serve as the foremost authority on Moodle (Workplace or LMS) solutions within our Army Training Information System (ATIS) Team. ATIS is a major Army initiative to modernize and consolidate multiple training systems into a single, cloud‑native, enterprise‑level capability.

The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in Moodle Workplace administration, PHP development, configuration, and integration, alongside a strong ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders to support client learning objectives. As part of an Agile Release Train (ART) operating under the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), this role is pivotal in ensuring our Moodle Workplace platforms are secure, compliant, and optimized to meet the dynamic needs of our training programs.

LMI is a digital solutions provider dedicated to accelerating government impact with innovation and speed. Investing in technology and prototypes ahead of need, LMI brings commercial‑grade platforms and mission‑ready AI to federal agencies at commercial speed. Leveraging our mission‑ready technology and solutions, proven expertise in federal deployment, and strategic relationships, we enhance outcomes for the government, efficiently and effectively. With a focus on agility and collaboration, LMI serves the defense, space, healthcare, and energy sectors—helping agencies navigate complexity and outpace change.

Headquartered in Tysons, Virginia, LMI is committed to delivering impactful results that strengthen missions and drive lasting value.

• Serve as the technical authority on Moodle Workplace solutions, providing expertise in configuration, administration, and integration within the ATIS framework.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to analyze requirements, align with Moodle Workplace solutions, design solutions, and implement enhancements aligned with Army training goals.
• Manage Moodle Workplace configuration, including the development of new plugins.
• Perform advanced troubleshooting beyond the GUI, including troubleshooting failed cron jobs, debugging PHP code and plugins, executing backend user management tasks, and assisting Cloud Engineers in the resolution of Linux server issues impacting Moodle Workplace installations.
• Experience with Moodle Workplace multi‑tenancy and per‑tenant customization including themes and plugins.
• Proficiency with Linux command‑line operations to maintain, update, and troubleshoot the Moodle Workplace instances.
• Ensure adherence to Army and DoD cybersecurity, data privacy, and accreditation standards, including RMF and ATO processes.
• Lead Moodle Workplace upgrades, patches, testing, and migration efforts to maintain platform stability and security.
• Work with the team to develop technical documentation, and conduct knowledge transfer sessions.
• Monitor system performance, recommending optimizations for scalability and reliability.
• Stay informed about Moodle roadmap developments and open‑source community trends to inform strategic planning and innovation.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 3+ years of direct experience in Moodle administration, configuration, and customization.
• Proven hands‑on experience troubleshooting Moodle Workplace beyond the GUI, including cron job management, PHP code/plugin debugging, and backend administration in a Linux‑hosted Moodle Workplace environment.
• Proficiency in database development (MySQL/Postgre
  
  SQL).
• Possession of applicable DoD 8140 cybersecurity workforce qualification or ability to complete within six months.
• Demonstrated capability in troubleshooting complex technical issues across application, database, and network layers.
• Familiarity with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, etc.) in a hosted environment.
• Ability to function both independently and collaboratively in a matrixed team structure.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance – note that only US Citizens can obtain a clearance.

• SAFe Agile certification.
• Experience with Linux…