Sr Systems Admin

Job#: 2067797

Job Description:

Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified by sending an updated resume to Jordan at .

**Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted

Position: Sr. Linux System Administrator


Location: Herndon, VA

Estimated Duration: The client approximates that this project is a permanent/direct hire. However, there is no guarantee of employment for any length of time.

Salary Range: $140,000-148,000K

Project Description: The Linux System Administrator will directly impact the business by swiftly designing and implementing software solutions. The candidates work will have a great impact on the business by swiftly designing and implementing software. They should enjoy creating frameworks that simplify user access to complex environments.

Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like:

• For this role, time would be spent developing and maintaining components for our abstraction system to interface with network elements and other components within the company.
• Maintaining systems, security, upgrading, patching
• The candidate would have to be:
  • Proficient in Ansible, VMWARE, Linux, and Python
  • Experienced with Gitlab CI/CD and Git
  • Skilled in VMWare, Kubernetes, Nessus, and Linux Administration

Selling Points for Candidates:

• Permanent hire
• Yearly bonuses

Requirements:

• Must have experience with: Linux, security, VMWARE, Kubernetes, Ansible
• Experience with DevOps or infrastructure as code.
• Familiarity with languages like Python, Golang, Java, Scala, Ruby, PHP, or Perl.
• Proficiency with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, etc.
• Background in system, network, or security admin/engineering on Unix.
• Comfortable using web frameworks like Flask, Django, or Rails.
• 6+ years of experience and a Bachelors Degree.
• Active TS clearance with current SSBI/T5R investigation & CI Polygraph.

EEO Employer

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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.