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3d ago

Senior Drupal Developer/Administrator

Alphident Technologies Inc Suitland, MD

Suitland, MD

3d ago

$70k - $90k/yr Full time Senior Apache Application

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Job Description

The Senior Drupal Developer/Administrator will manage Drupal-based applications on a LAMP stack for the Bureau of Economic Analysis, focusing on security, performance, and compliance across BEA’s cloud and on-prem environments.

Responsibilities

Provide system administration, security expertise, web development, and database management to ensure stability and efficiency of Drupal applications.
Oversee the ongoing management, maintenance, and optimization of LAMP stack web applications with Drupal as the CMS.
Perform server and infrastructure management, including configuring Linux-based servers to host Drupal sites.
Install, configure, and maintain the Apache web server for optimal performance and security.
Manage MySQL databases with backup strategies, performance tuning, and security best practices.
Maintain and update PHP versions to support Drupal and its dependencies.
Install, update, and configure Drupal core, contributed modules, and themes.
Manage user roles and permissions within the Drupal CMS.
Adhere to best practices for Drupal site security, including patch management.
Optimize Drupal performance through caching, database indexing, and server-side tuning.
Monitor and apply security updates for Drupal, PHP, Apache, and MySQL.
Implement firewalls, intrusion detection, and encryption to protect the infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with applicable government security standards.
Debug module or theme related issues within Drupal.
Develop and manage custom PHP scripts to extend Drupal functionality.
Work with Git and other version control systems to track and deploy changes.
Troubleshoot server errors, performance bottlenecks, and connectivity issues.
Configure CDN integration to accelerate content delivery.
Manage caching solutions such as Varnish or Memcached to improve site speed.
Optimize database queries and optimize server resource utilization.
Implement automated backups for databases and file systems, and develop disaster recovery plans.
Test backups and restore procedures to ensure incident readiness.
Collaborate with developers, designers, and content managers to support site functionality.
Provide technical training on Drupal management and troubleshooting to teams.
Support on-premises and cloud-based Linux servers, including BEA’s public site www.bea.gov, running a Drupal/LAMP configuration.
Support and manage Windows cloud servers and services, including migrations.
Maintain documentation for system configurations, processes, and best practices.
Provide technical recommendations to improve security, reliability, governance, and cost efficiency in BEA’s cloud environment.
Recommend procedures, policies, services, or software to help BEA meet federal policies and mandates.
Draft implementation plans for approved recommendations and implement enhancements per plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
5+ years of experience developing web solutions with Drupal 10 and PHP 8.
Eligible for and maintain a Public Trust background clearance; qualified for a government-issued ID badge (PIV card).

Technologies

Drupal
Drupal 10
PHP 8
Linux
Apache
MySQL
Git
Varnish
Memcached
CDN
Windows

Benefits

Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k)
401(k) matching

Work Location

4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland, MD 20746

Contract Duration

3 years

Agency

Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), Dept. of Commerce

Govt Labor Category

IT Subject Matter Specialist(Cloud Drupal)

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

USD 70,000 - 90,000 per year

Application Questions

What is your work status: US Citizen, Permanent resident, H1B, OPT?
What is your expected annual salary?
What is your current security clearance status?

Ability to Commute

Suitland, MD 20746 (Required)

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