DOD-Cleared Systems Engineer - Agile IT Infrastructure

Apex Systems; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join an Agile IT Infrastructure team. The role focuses on Windows or Linux system administration, scripting for automation, and ongoing patching and maintenance to support development and operations.

The position requires active DoD security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and experience with AD/GP, Linux, Windows, and virtualization. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Currently hold an active DoD 8570 certificate (Security+, etc.).
• Currently hold an active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain SCI clearance.
• 3+ years of IT administration experience.
• Experience with hypervisors such as RedHat OpenStack, Hyper‑V, or VMware.
• Scripting with bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.
• Experience with RHEL 9, Windows 11 and Server 2022, and network equipment.
• Experience with IT system security hardening.
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.

Responsibilities

• Be part of an Agile (scrum) Systems Admin team.
• Provide Windows or Linux system administration.
• Use scripts to automate server administration and deployment.
• Complete system patching and maintenance.
• Support user interactions and incidents.
• Design new IT capabilities and improvements.
• Maintain networks and data storage to maximize uptime for development and operations.
• Demonstrate strong work ethic, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

IT administration

Hypervisors

Scripting

Active Directory & Group Policy

DOD 8570 cert

Top Secret clearance

Tools

RHEL 9

Windows Server 2022

Windows 11

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking a talented Systems Engineer to join an Agile IT Infrastructure team. The role focuses on Windows or Linux system administration, scripting for automation, and ongoing patching and maintenance to support development and operations.

The position requires active DoD security clearance, U.S. citizenship, and experience with AD/GP, Linux, Windows, and virtualization. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.