Appian System Administrator - TS​/SCI Scope Poly Security Clearance

Position: Appian System Administrator - TS/SCI Full Scope Poly with Security Clearance
Location: Mc Lean

Job Title:

Appian System Administrator - TS/SCI FSP Required
Position Type:
Full-Time, Direct Hire
Clearance:
Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) – Required Day 1
Pay:
Competitive salary commensurate with experience and career trajectory

Location:

McLean, VA (Onsite)

Hiring Timeline:
Immediate Company:
The name of our partner organization will be disclosed during the interview process. This is not a direct role with Launch Code; it is a position through Launch Code, working with one of our partner companies.

Disclaimer: We are unable to provide work sponsorship for this role. We are unable to consider candidates for this role who have a current or future work sponsorship need (this includes those holding extended OPT Visas).

Position Overview
Launch Code is seeking an experienced Appian Platform Administrator to support mission-critical initiatives within a secure Intelligence Community environment. This role supports enterprise-scale, high-visibility systems operating in classified environments. The ideal candidate can operate independently, take full ownership of platform health and security, and contribute immediately within a high-trust, operational setting. This position requires a security-first mindset, strong technical judgment, and the ability to manage platform operations while maintaining strict compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities
• Administer, configure, and maintain the Appian platform within a classified environment
• Ensure platform availability, stability, and performance across mission applications
• Manage and maintain security configurations, logging, auditing, and access controls
• Support and maintain integrations with enterprise services (e.g., identity management, directory services, monitoring tools)
• Apply and maintain Information Assurance (IA) controls in accordance with mission requirements
• Monitor system health and proactively resolve operational issues
• Support patching, upgrades, and lifecycle management of the Appian platform
• Collaborate with developers, security teams, and enterprise stakeholders to maintain compliant and secure operations
• Document configurations, processes, and operational procedures

Required Qualifications
• Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) – must be active Day 1
• Strong hands-on experience administering the Appian platform
• Experience supporting secure or classified environments
• Understanding of platform security, logging, and access control best practices
• Experience integrating Appian with enterprise services and tools
• Ability to work independently and take technical ownership of platform operations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
• Exposure to Information Assurance (IA) support in INT-B and INT-C environments
• Experience supporting enterprise-scale Appian deployments
• Familiarity with secure network architectures and compliance frameworks
• Prior experience supporting Intelligence Community programs