Level 3 Systems Administrator - DFARS

Apex Systems; Ridley Park (Delaware County); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator for 100% onsite work in Ridley Park, PA. You will support DFARS compliance, inventory unclassified labs, and maintain Windows devices and servers under governance plans provided by leadership.

The role requires CompTIA Security+ and hands-on experience with Windows Server, domain admin, GPO, and virtualization. You will troubleshoot, patch, and adjust security controls while coordinating with internal teams to meet DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience deploying and installing operating systems, primarily Windows.
• Familiar with Windows Server technologies, including domain administration, GPO, and virtualization.
• Experience with ITSM ticketing systems like ServiceNow.
• Ability to lift up to 35 pounds and deploy desktop hardware.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity tools such as antivirus and firewall.

Responsibilities

• Answers complex technical questions.
• Leads efforts in problem recreation and failure analysis of systems level issues.
• Analyzes customer technical problems with respect to business and operational factors.
• Coordinates with internal teams to set time requirements and ensure service levels.
• Prepares and presents key business issues to senior management to guide project direction.
• Maintains linkage to other internal organizations for fast escalation and issue prioritization.

Skills

OS deployment experience

Troubleshooting complex systems

Strong documentation

Education

Windows Certifications

Tools

Windows Server

GPO

virtualization

ESXi / ESX

ServiceNow

Linux basics

Antivirus / Firewall tools

Networking routing

Job description

Project Details

DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement). DFARS is a set of cybersecurity regulations that the Department of Defense (DoD) now imposes on external contractors and suppliers. Our DFARS team will first be responsible for locating and entering unclassified labs, performing inventory of all unclassified devices/systems. The labs can consist of one device to many and either all will be on the network, mostly on the network, or completely air gapped. The team will receive information from leadership as well as over 100+ parameters from the government to develop a plan, initiate the security/governance plan, and then guide the role into a steady state where they are just working on maintaining, testing, patching where needed to stay DFARS compliant. The environment consists of mostly Windows devices/systems.

Job #

Job#: 3053097

Job Description

Systems Administrator

Ridley Park, PA (100% onsite)

CompTIA Security+ required

DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement). DFARS is a set of cybersecurity regulations that the Department of Defense (DoD) now imposes on external contractors and suppliers. Our DFARS team will first be responsible for locating and entering unclassified labs, performing inventory of all unclassified devices/systems. The labs can consist of one device to many and either all will be on the network, mostly on the network, or completely air gapped. The team will receive information from leadership as well as over 100+ parameters from the government to develop a plan, initiate the security/governance plan, and then guide the role into a steady state where they are just working on maintaining, testing, patching where needed to stay DFARS compliant. The environment consists of mostly Windows devices/systems.

Team Responsibilities

• Answers complex technical questions
• Leads efforts in facilitating problem recreation and failure analysis of systems level issues
• Analyzes customer technical problems with respect to business, operational and financial areas of customer service and has responsibility for making decisions relating to these issues
• Work with internal resources in terms of setting time requirements; ensures suitable level of service personnel and activity during problem resolution at all locations
• Prepares and presents key business issues to senior management to provide and obtain information and to build consensus regarding project direction
• Gains support and commitment from others and mobilizes people to take action Enables sales by positioning solutions to protect product image
• Maintains direct linkage into other key internal organizations necessary for fast problem escalation, expedited resolution status and to prioritize product defects and issues

Qualifications

• The individual will be required to lift up to 35 pounds as they will be helping to deploy new desktop hardware, including desktops, monitors, and other computing equipment.
• Experienced deploying and installing operating systems, primarily Windows.
• Experience with Windows Server technologies, including domain administration, GPO, and virtualization.
• Has some moderate experience deploying or installing operating systems following standard work instructions.
• Has experience maintaining Windows servers using standard work processes.
• Familiar with cyber security tools such as anti-virus, firewall, and network security.
• ESX experience preferred, but not required
• Experience with network routing to enhance system security.
• Primarily work with Windows. Linux experience at the basic level helpful.
• Windows certifications preferred but not required
• Experience working in common ITSM ticketing systems like ServiceNow to handle tickets and ensure service requests are addressed in a timely manner, meeting established metrics and SLAs

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. (Do not submit resumes or solicit consultants to this email address).