Apex Systems
Intermediate Systems Administrator
role at
Apex Systems
Location: Quantico, VA. This is a direct-hire/permanent position.
Job Description Apex Systems is seeking an
Intermediate Systems Administrator
to join our team in the Quantico, VA office. Email
[email protected]
to apply with an updated resume and relevant certifications.
Responsibilities
Provides full system sustainment functions, system administration, including configuration management, patch deployment, account creation, log monitoring, and security compliance across all CIMS environments.
Coordinates closely with the Help Desk team to resolve escalated user access issues and supports Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes to ensure alignment with release schedules and security protocols.
Ensures CIMS environments remain secure, available, and properly configured to meet mission needs.
Responsible for maintaining operating system servers in support of business processing requirements.
Performs software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
Schedules installations, upgrades, and maintains them in accordance with government standards.
Monitors and tunes the systems to achieve optimum performance levels. Ensures server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.
Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
Maintains accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
Manages system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability and recoverability while monitoring and maintaining system/server configuration.
Conducts periodic system maintenance including clearing (both physically and electronically), disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing. Installs, implements, and configures support of system components.
Complies with government systems administration standard operating procedures and implements and enforces local network usage policies and procedures.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience in system administration, or Associate’s degree with 7+ years of experience.
Must possess IAT Level II certification and experience with Windows/Linux enterprise environments.
Requires knowledge of cybersecurity principles, computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, risk management framework, cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and performance tuning tools and techniques.
Possess skills in monitoring, optimizing system/server performance, operating system administration (account maintenance, data backups, system performance, installation and configuration of new hardware/software).
Knowledge of virtualization technologies, virtual machine development and maintenance, system administration, network and operating system hardening techniques.
RedHat, Linux, Azure or equivalent certification is required.
Desired Skills
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
EEO and Benefits Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you require accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at
[email protected] .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other plans, along with opportunities for career development, training, and certifications. We also provide access to a range of programs and resources for professional growth.
Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN. Office address: 4400 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations as needed for applicants in the U.S. during the application process.
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role at
Apex Systems
Location: Quantico, VA. This is a direct-hire/permanent position.
Job Description Apex Systems is seeking an
Intermediate Systems Administrator
to join our team in the Quantico, VA office. Email
[email protected]
to apply with an updated resume and relevant certifications.
Responsibilities
Provides full system sustainment functions, system administration, including configuration management, patch deployment, account creation, log monitoring, and security compliance across all CIMS environments.
Coordinates closely with the Help Desk team to resolve escalated user access issues and supports Change Advisory Board (CAB) processes to ensure alignment with release schedules and security protocols.
Ensures CIMS environments remain secure, available, and properly configured to meet mission needs.
Responsible for maintaining operating system servers in support of business processing requirements.
Performs software installations and upgrades to operating systems and layered software packages.
Schedules installations, upgrades, and maintains them in accordance with government standards.
Monitors and tunes the systems to achieve optimum performance levels. Ensures server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.
Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
Maintains accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment.
Manages system/server resources including performance, capacity, availability, serviceability and recoverability while monitoring and maintaining system/server configuration.
Conducts periodic system maintenance including clearing (both physically and electronically), disk checks, routine reboots, data dumps, and testing. Installs, implements, and configures support of system components.
Complies with government systems administration standard operating procedures and implements and enforces local network usage policies and procedures.
Required Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related discipline with 5+ years of experience in system administration, or Associate’s degree with 7+ years of experience.
Must possess IAT Level II certification and experience with Windows/Linux enterprise environments.
Requires knowledge of cybersecurity principles, computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, risk management framework, cyber threats and vulnerabilities, and performance tuning tools and techniques.
Possess skills in monitoring, optimizing system/server performance, operating system administration (account maintenance, data backups, system performance, installation and configuration of new hardware/software).
Knowledge of virtualization technologies, virtual machine development and maintenance, system administration, network and operating system hardening techniques.
RedHat, Linux, Azure or equivalent certification is required.
Desired Skills
Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
EEO and Benefits Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. If you require accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at
[email protected] .
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other plans, along with opportunities for career development, training, and certifications. We also provide access to a range of programs and resources for professional growth.
Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of ASGN Incorporated. NYSE: ASGN. Office address: 4400 Cox Road, Suite 200, Glen Allen, Virginia 23060. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide accommodations as needed for applicants in the U.S. during the application process.
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