Systems Administrator
Everforth Apex
Reston, United States of America
28 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
SeniorJob location
Reston, United States of America
Tech stack
Microsoft Active Directory
Bash
CentOS
Computer Maintenance
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Linux
DNS
Integrated Development Environments
Linux System Administration
System Center Configuration Manager
Windows Server
Powershell
Red Hat Enterprise Linux - RHEL
Ansible
Server Administration
Software Configuration Management
Windows Desktop
Scripting (Bash/Python/Go/Ruby)
Enterprise Software Applications
Nutanix
VMware
Job description
We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support a long-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing infrastructure changes and system upgrades. This role involves providing expert-level support and mentoring for other System Administrator personnel while ensuring the stability and integrity of enterprise-level virtual infrastructures., * Plan, design, and implement infrastructure changes and system upgrades.
- Manage and troubleshoot multiple VMware environments.
- Provide Windows Server and Linux administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
- Create STIG compliant images for Windows Desktop, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems.
- Create, test, and deploy software packages using deployment products such as SCCM or PDQ.
- Provide expert-level support and mentoring for Mid and Junior System Administrator personnel.
- Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures for system and software changes.
- Utilize scripting with PowerShell and/or Bash to automate common tasks.
- Perform hardware maintenance and repair activities.
- Provide advanced administration and troubleshooting of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and DHCP.
Requirements
Security Clearance: Must maintain TS/SCI Security Clearance with a CI Polygraph
Education: A Bachelor's of Science degree is required.
Technical Skills:
- Ability to write scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash.
- Experience managing VMware, Nutanix, or other enterprise-level virtual infrastructures.
- Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPO).
Preferred Qualifications
- Administration experience with Linux OS (CentOS, RHEL).
- Satellite server administration experience.
- Experience with Ansible playbook writing.
- Knowledge of implementing STIGs.
- Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.
About the company
Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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