What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Administrator position at Apex Systems?
** This position is Onsite in Lorton, VA **
Apex Systems is hiring a Senior Systems Administrator to support a Federal Program in Lorton, VA. This program supports the Department of Justice (DOJ).
Pay for this role is 65/hr for a qualified candidate
Responsibilities include:
- Both Windows and Linux Administration experience
- The candidate will be subject matter expert skilled in Windows Server 2019 and later, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and later,
- Experience with patch management, Active Directory, Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS), Internet Information Services (IIS), OpenSSL, VMWare vSphere, VMWare vCenter Server, Windows 11 and later, secure network architectures, hardware procurement/maintenance, system/network management tools, and backup solutions.
- Must have experience with DoD DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementation using the SCAP or OpenSCAP tool.
- Apply STIGs using the DISA SCAP or OpenSCAP tools; harden servers using DISA STIG and other guidance as required; create Golden Images for future deployments
- Independently and collaborate with senior system administrator to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) support for a mission-critical government system; support the system as the SME on the team, requiring broad and deep knowledge across the applicable technologies
- Dell PowerEdge R940 servers & iDRAC for disaster recover/management
- VMWare vSphere & VMWare vCenter Server
- Windows Server 2019 & later
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 & later
- BigFix Patch Management; deploy patches & fixlets from BigFix to endpoint servers & clients; ensure latest patches are being downloaded; develop maintenance windows to ensure minimal downtime when applying patches, ensure patches are tested prior to being deployed to operational servers & clients
- Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS); ensure that domain controller certificates remain current, CRLs are updated, certificates are revoked as needed
- Internet Information Services (IIS); ensure that web services are available for certificate authority information access (AIA) and other services as required
- Quickly, effectively and independently resolve complex systems and software-related issues associated with a mission-critical government system
- Develop solutions to technical issues on complex software and systems
- Develop, configure Monitor & maintain Active Directory (AD) structure to ensure high availability and data consistency for AD objects, users, groups & organizational units; ensure AD is available for various authentication services used by users and/or equipment
- Develop standard guideline on configuration management process to ensure consistent & secure modifications to equipment configurations
- Develop and maintain technical documentation and diagrams related to the field communications systems equipment & networks
Required
- Candidate selected will be subject to a Government Public Trust security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to the customer’s information.
- US Citizenship is required.
