Senior Windows System Administrator

Job#: 2055724

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for a Windows Systems Administrator to support one of our largest government clients in Huntsville, AL. This is a permanent, direct-hire opportunity and is supporting a newly awarded, 8 year contract.
If interested in this, please send resume and contact information to Tessa Moulds, Professional Recruiter, via

Position: Windows Systems Administrator
Terms: Permanent, Direct-Hire
Location: Huntsville, AL
Pay Rate: $130,000 - $150,000
Position Description:
As a lead systems administrator on our project, you'll be supporting the engineering team as a leader in the space. Providing hands on support to the administration of the tools and environment, you'll guide your team as they provide customers insight into their network through monitoring and performance management. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate opportunities for improvement in a mission critical network. You'll help your team better understand the network by turning metrics into information and explaining their meaning. This is an opportunity to broaden your skillset into areas like enterprise environment migration. We focus on growing as a team, so you'll share your expertise through leadership and mentoring as you help the teamwork through challenges and develop new methodologies. As a technical leader, you'll identify new opportunities to modernize the network to help your customers meet their needs. Join our team and solve daily challenges as we improve the clients' ability to support the operations for defending this agency's assets, including both personnel and computer infrastructure.
Required Experience:

• 10+ years of experience working with IT systems administration
• Experience implementing DoD STiGs and SRGs on Windows platforms
• Experience patching Windows using manual and automated processes
• Experience installing Windows, Windows Server, and Servers Services such as SQL Server or SharePoint
• Experience managing Active Directory, DNS, User Accounts, Multi-Factor Authentication, System Accounts, Certificate Services
• Experience researching and validating Nessus scan results and addressing vulnerabilities
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelors degree and 10+ years of experience working in a professional environment, or 14+ years of experience working in a professional environment in lieu of a degree

Desired Experience:

• Experience with Windows Server implementation in the Cloud, Cloud On-Premise, and On-Premise
• Experience with Active Directory implementation in the Cloud, Cloud On-Premise, and On-Premise
• Experience with Active Directory integration of non-windows devices/servers
• Experience with AWS Cloud
• Microsoft Certified Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Certification
• Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate Certification
• Windows Server Administration, including MCSE or MCSA certification
• CompTIA Server+ Certification

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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 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.