Systems Engineer

Be involved in investigation into ad hoc issues and analyze and resolve complex mission problems.

Responsibilities:

Own enterprise systems end-to-end, from deployment through sustainment

Administer and support Linux (primarily RHEL) and Windows Server environments

Manage and maintain virtualized infrastructure (VMware-centric)

Perform routine and time-sensitive patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation

Administer Active Directory and core domain services (DNS, GPO, permissions)

Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system and infrastructure issues impacting availability or security

Execute and document changes in accordance with compliance and operational standards

Produce and maintain technical documentation, SOPs, and system inventories

Communicate system health, risks, and remediation plans clearly to stakeholders

Support environments requiring high availability, security controls, and operational discipline

Security+ or CISSP Certification

Hands-on experience administering Linux (RHEL) and Windows systems

Experience managing VMware-based virtualized environments

Understanding of enterprise infrastructure operations

Experience operating in secure or regulated environments (DoD, IC, government, or equivalent)

Familiarity with security compliance practices (e.g., STIGs, vulnerability scanning, remediation)

Ability to troubleshoot across systems, virtualization, and basic networking layers

Comfortable working independently and owning systems without direct oversight

Nice to Have Skills (but not required):

Scripting or automation (Bash, PowerShell)

SCCM, Intune, Satellite, or similar management tooling

Basic to intermediate networking experience (routing, switching, DNS, DHCP)

Schedule: Four teams necessary to cover 24/7/365. Alternating between: Day shift 700am-700pm, Night shift 700pm-700am.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.