Windows Engineer

Job#: 2078468

Job Description:

Apex is seeking a skilled Windows Engineer to support a U.S. Army cloud infrastructure initiative. This role involves working on a hyperconverged, multitenant private cloud hosting environment designed to support Army enterprise and tactical applications. The environment leverages a comprehensive suite of VMware products (ESXi, vSAN, NSX, vCloud Foundations, ARIA Automation, Tanzu) to implement a Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) across multiple global sites.

The project also integrates tools such as HashiCorp Vault, Terraform, Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, and the GitLab Ultimate Suite to deliver a robust automation platform and a DevSecOps framework for Army tactical users. The engineer will help deliver value-added services built on top of the VMware foundation to support hosted Army applications.

Position Duties:

• Collaborate with Government engineers to develop and maintain the cloud architecture.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for Windows-based services.
• Provision customer Windows resources using IaC as new applications are onboarded.
• Maintain patching services for all Windows hosts.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Windows administration technologies and trends.
• Manage Active Directory objects as delegated.
• Perform Active Directory user account and member server management tasks.
• Provide daily administration of Windows-based virtual machines and services.
• Harden Windows services according to commercial best practices and government cybersecurity controls.
• Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis of Windows-related issues.
• Coordinate and execute major OS version upgrades for virtual machines.
• Develop and maintain system, infrastructure, and process documentation (e.g., diagrams, configurations, SOPs).
• Provide on-call support for after-hours production incidents.
• Recommend improvements to security, scalability, manageability, and performance across network, storage, and compute services.

Required Skills:

• Senior-level experience with Windows Server and Active Directory administration.
• Expertise in engineering, implementing, and sustaining Active Directory and Group Policy Objects.
• Strong skills in automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities across the technology stack (network, storage, server, applications).

Desired Skills:

• Familiarity with DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and the Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) process.

Required Certifications:

• Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570.01-M IA Tech Level II certification.
• Must have (or obtain within 6 months of hire) a Windows administrator-related computing environment certification (e.g., MCSA, MCSE, or equivalent) as defined in DoD 8570.01-M.

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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.