Job#: 3019498 Job Description: Systems ArchitectRoles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
- Perform administration of Virtualization and Storage platforms across the site, among other technologies.
- Lead and become a valuable member of the team supporting various technologies.
- Manage and support various components of the technical infrastructure, including Hypervisors, storage, infrastructure solutions, system updates, patching, and administration of various IT systems.
- Provide support to end users and other staff in resolution of more complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases, and system access
- Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
- Administer backup and recovery services, manage file systems, and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis. Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
- Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networks as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
- Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
- The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience, or master's degree with 9 years of related experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with an additional 16 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
- The selected candidate will need to have an active Secret DoD clearance
- The selected candidate will be required to obtain a finalized DoD Top Secret security clearance once hired and within a reasonable time frame and a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance; maintaining these required clearances will be a condition of continued employment.
- IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
- Experience architecting virtualization and storage solutions.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor's or master's degree in IS related field.
- Current DoD Top Secret or DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
- Experience maintaining a containerized environment.
- Experience with system engineering other environments.
- Experience operating under and managing systems within DCSA, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
- VMWare experience/certification; experience with vCenter, ESXi environments v6.5+
- Experience with VDI deployments (Horizon, Hyper-V)
- Mastery of Windows domain architecture, to include AD, LDAP, RADIUS, and certificate authorities.
- Knowledge of SAN storage systems (NetApp OnTap, E-Series, and other vendor solutions).
- Experience with various backup solutions (Cohesity, PPDM)
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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.