Guidehouse

Mid Application Support Specialist

Guidehouse$65K — $108K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Four years of relevant application support experience.
  • Associate's degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication abilities, both written and verbal.
  • Demonstrated capability to learn new technologies rapidly.
  • Strong customer service orientation and professionalism.
  • Experience with .NET-based applications.
  • Familiarity with Appian or similar BPM/low-code platforms.
  • Understanding of microservices and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Tier II/Tier III production support for enterprise applications.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application defects and performance issues.
  • Monitor application health to ensure system stability.
  • Perform root cause analysis and coordinate with technical teams for resolution.
  • Support incident, problem, and change management processes.
  • Assist with application deployments and validation activities.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and knowledge articles.
  • Respond to user service tickets, ensuring timely resolution.
  • Provide functional and technical support to end users.
  • Collaborate across teams to enhance system reliability and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Learning Opportunities
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Employee Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Job Family:
Business Systems Analysis

Travel Required:
Up to 10%

Clearance Required:
Ability to Obtain Public Trust

What You Will Do:
  • Provide Tier II/Tier III production support for enterprise applications, including .NET systems, Appian platforms, and microservices-based architectures.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve application defects, performance issues, and system outages.
  • Monitor application health using logs, alerts, and dashboards to ensure system availability and stability.
  • Perform root cause analysis and coordinate resolution with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams.
  • Support incident, problem, and change management processes in a structured operational environment.
  • Assist with application deployments, releases, and validation activities.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including SOPs, runbooks, and knowledge articles.
  • Respond to user requests and service tickets, ensuring timely resolution and clear communication.
  • Provide functional and technical support to end users, maintaining a strong customer service orientation.
  • Collaborate across teams to improve system reliability, automation, and operational efficiency.
  • Continuously evaluate and adopt emerging tools, technologies, and best practices.


What You Will Need:
  • Four (4) years of relevant application support experience.
  • Associate's degree (AA/AS) in IT, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while supporting technical objectives.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for diagnosing application issues.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn new technologies and tools.
  • Strong customer service mindset and professionalism in all interactions.
  • Experience supporting .NET-based applications.
  • Working knowledge of Appian or similar BPM/low-code platforms.
  • Understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
  • Experience with REST APIs, integrations, and service-based systems.
  • Knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure).
  • Experience with incident/service management tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Jira).
  • US Citizens and Green Card holders only.
  • No Visa Sponsorship available for this position.
  • Must be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "PUBLIC TRUST"; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of their PUBLIC TRUST prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. Candidates with an ACTIVE PUBLIC TRUST or SUITABILITY are preferred.


What Would Be Nice To Have:
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
  • Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Exposure to application performance monitoring and reliability engineering concepts
  • Experience supporting enterprise applications in regulated or secure environments
  • Knowledge of automation tools and scripting for operational efficiency
  • Prior experience in environments with complex, multi-system integrations


The annual salary range for this position is $65,000.00-$108,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:
  • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan
  • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
  • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
  • Care.com annual membership
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
  • Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus


About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is a management consulting firm headquartered in Washington, D.C. The firm provides consulting services to clients in the public and commercial sectors, with a focus on energy, financial services, healthcare, national security, and aerospace and defense. Guidehouse was founded in 2018 as a spin-off from PwC. The firm has over 7,000 employees and operates in more than 50 locations worldwide.
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2018

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