Senior Systems Administrator

Job#: 2073030

Job Description:

Job Title: DoD Senior Systems Administrator

Type: Contract to Hire

Location: 100% Onsite in Dayton, OH, Columbus, OH, or Richmond, VA

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Compensation: $58/hr. +

*This position requires an Active DoD Top Secret security clearance*

If interested and qualified, please reach out to the professional recruiter, Nicole, at

Brief Description of the Project: The Senior Systems Administrator ensures the stable operation of computer software systems and network connections. This includes planning, developing, installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all network software and communication links. The role involves organizing and directing the configuration and operation of information management systems, analyzing and resolving end-user software program and connectivity issues, conducting capacity and performance analysis, and providing system configuration change and upgrade recommendations. The Senior Systems Administrator increases efficiency and accuracy via the use of automated tools and scripts, develops system administrator procedures, and conducts system administrator training and skills assessment. Additionally, the role includes providing end-user training and recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision.

Responsibilities:

• Provide local and remote maintenance support to various operational systems deployed at multiple locations.
• Perform general maintenance, upgrades, and new installs of servers and applications.
• Direct the work of other system administrators to ensure day-to-day system administration, including system and resource optimization, and user assistance.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge of application networking, including load balancing applications and ensuring fault tolerance.
• Perform vulnerability management.
• Conduct capacity and performance analysis and provide system configuration change and upgrade recommendations.
• Increase system administrator efficiency and accuracy via automated tools and scripts.
• Develop system administrator procedures and conduct training and skills assessment.
• Provide end-user training.
• Provide recommendations on technology direction to align with business vision.

Must-Have Skills/Technologies:

• 10 years of specialized experience in the IT field.
• 4 years of concentrated hands-on experience in installing, configuring, and resolving issues with various Linux software.
• Top Secret clearance or Tier 5 at the time of proposal (5/9).
• Relevant Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or CompTIA Linux+ certification.

Nice to Have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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.