Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, and they are seeking an experienced Salesforce System Administrator and Release Engineer to support a Salesforce implementation project for the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The role involves configuring and maintaining Salesforce applications, overseeing release management processes, and ensuring compliance with federal standards.
Responsibilities
- Help configure and maintain the Salesforce application built on the Salesforce Government Cloud platform, ensuring optimal performance, security, and compliance with DoD and federal standards
- Manage user accounts, roles, permissions, profiles, sharing rules, and security settings to support project requirements
- Customize Salesforce using its native low-code/no-code tools to implement workflows, page layouts, Experience Cloud sites, reports, dashboards, and other system features
- Oversee release management processes, including setting up the CI/CD pipeline, scheduling, and executing software releases using DevOps best practices
- Coordinate with development teams to deploy updates, patches, and new features, ensuring minimal disruption to system operations
- Support data migration from the legacy system, including data validation, cleansing, and importing into Salesforce
- Create and maintain technical documentation for system configurations, release processes, and project deliverables
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements to ensure long-term system reliability
- Support gate reviews for system lifecycle checkpoints, ensuring all deliverables meet DHS standards
Skills
- Active Salesforce Administrator certification
- 3+ years as a Salesforce Administrator for large production orgs
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps practices, including software release management, version control, and deployment automation (e.g., using tools like Git, Jenkins, or Salesforce DX)
- Candidate must have a Public Trust or an Active Secret clearance
- U.S. Citizenship is required due to federal contract requirements
- Candidate must reside in the U.S., be authorized to work in the U.S., and all work must be performed in the U.S
- Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years
- Salesforce Advanced Administrator certification or other technical Salesforce certifications
- Demonstrated proficiency in Salesforce configuration (e.g., flows, Community Sites, custom objects, fields, validation rules, etc.) and org administration (SSO, email relay, internal & external user administration, AppExchange package management, etc.)
- Experience with data migration tools (e.g., Data Loader, Salesforce Data Import Wizard) and integration processes
- Understanding of DoD and federal government security standards and experience supporting ATO processes
- Experience administering OmniStudio components (Flex Cards, OmniScripts, Integration Procedures, etc.)
- Familiarity with Salesforce Public Sector Solutions components
- Experience with Salesforce Government Cloud implementations for federal clients, particularly DHS or DoD
- Prior involvement in data migration projects from legacy systems to cloud platforms
- Prior experience implementing or administering DevOps tools including code repositories, scripted actions, automated code scans, etc
- Prior experience delivering user training or creating technical documentation
Benefits
- ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
- We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive.
- We are an equal opportunity employer.
- Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
- Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
- To request an accommodation, please email [email protected] and we will be happy to assist.
- All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.
Company Overview
ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider focused on making big things possible for our clients. It was founded in 1969, and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.icf.com.