Linux System Admin

Job#: 2072646

Job Description:

Job Title: Linux Systems Administrator

Location: Arnold, MO (based out of St. Louis)

Contract Type: 6 months contract to hire

Salary: Up to $100,000 - $110,000 per year (conversion) (Relocation assistance available)

Clearance: TS/SCI

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Linux Systems Administrator with expertise in Redhat and Bash scripting to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience in automation and patching scripts, primarily using Bash, and will be flexible with years of experience, open to candidates with 2-3 years of relevant experience.

To Apply: Email an updated resume to .

Responsibilities:

• Perform full system upgrades and repairs on Linux and Windows platforms.
• Troubleshoot and repair operating system (OS) and hardware issues.
• Conduct daily and weekly system backups and recovery, maintaining logs of system problems, errors, failures, and downtime metrics.
• Maintain hardware and software inventory lists and install software releases and upgrades.
• Evaluate and install security patches; create and ensure operation of Active Directory and DNS.
• Create accounts and set up user-specific access while maintaining group policies and procedures.
• Acquire system accreditation and ensure personnel comply with system security policies.
• Submit requirements within Service+ for computer, storage, database, SharePoint, or Tableau infrastructure provisioning to be fulfilled by the UDS contractor.
• Work on 3D printers, managing vendor-specific requirements.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of related field or work experience.
• Knowledge of the LINUX operating system, particularly Redhat.
• Experience with Windows Administration, including:
  • Active Directory
  • Hardening Windows instances per DISA STIG or equivalent
  • PowerShell scripting
  • Local Group Policy Updates/Management
  • Users and Group Management
  • Windows File Shares
• Knowledge of Amazon Web Services (AWS) or cloud architecture:
  • Amazon EC2 (create and update Amazon Machine Images)
  • Amazon S3 (configure bucket policies, Amazon VPC endpoints)
  • AWS Lambda
  • Amazon CloudWatch
  • Amazon VPC (manage Security Groups, Subnets, etc.)
  • AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
• Experience with Dalim software (Dalim Twist, Dalim Litho, Dalim ES) is a huge plus.

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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.