Job#: 3028856 Job Description: Systems Administrator (Level 3)Apex Systems is immediately hiring for a Systems Administrator (Level 3) to support a government contract on-site in Oklahoma City, OK!
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Location: 100% on-site in Oklahoma City, OK
Schedule/Shift: It is a 9/80 work shift (44 hours Monday-Friday one week, 36 hours Monday-Thursday the following week)
Pay Rate: $38-41/hour (depending upon experience)
Contract Type/Duration: W2 Contract; Long-term Rolling
Position Overview
The Level 3 Systems Administrator is a senior technical role responsible for end-to-end support, design, and lifecycle management of enterprise infrastructure. This position serves as the highest escalation point for complex technical issues and plays a critical role in configuration, change, and release management while acting as a technical representative to customers and program leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide end-to-end hardware and software support for:
- Windows and Unix/Linux servers
- High Performance Computing (HPC) systems
- Development, production, and application server environments
- Desktop systems and supporting infrastructure
- Network systems
- Lead and execute configuration, change, and release management activities
- Perform advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and permanent remediation of complex system issues
- Manage asset lifecycle, including tracking, maintenance, and disposition
- Implement, enforce, and maintain compliance with client and customer technical standards
- Serve as a senior technical escalation point and subject matter expert
- Develop deep program and customer knowledge to effectively represent CNO services
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers, engineers, and management
- Produce and maintain technical documentation and operational procedures
- Execute tasks and projects as directed by Management
Requirements:
- CompTIA Security+ CE certification (required prior to start)
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant systems administration experience
- Extensive hands-on experience with:
- Windows Server 2008 and Windows 7 (required)
- Windows Server 2012 and Windows 8 (preferred)
- VMware virtualization platforms (ESX 5.1 or higher)
- Active Directory administration
- Group Policy Object (GPO) deployment and troubleshooting
- HP server hardware
- Strong understanding of enterprise server, network, and infrastructure environments
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience administering server roles such as SQL, Web, and Exchange
- Experience with:
- WSUS
- SAN technologies
- NetBackup or enterprise backup solutions
- Experience writing, editing, and maintaining technical documentation
- Prior experience supporting classified or regulated environments
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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.
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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 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.