Senior Systems Administrator – SAC5 PKI Secure Hosting Environment

Apex Systems; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Tukwila, WA is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to manage servers in a secure hosting environment and ensure timely, compliant service delivery.

The role requires extensive experience administering Unix and Windows platforms, strong PKI knowledge (CA/KRS/CMS), AD administration, and working in high-security, regulated settings, with strict two-person integrity and physical access controls.

Qualifications

• Senior-level systems administration experience in secure environments.
• Experience with Unix and Windows OS administration.
• Experience in high-security, government-compliant hosting environments.
• Hands-on PKI knowledge including CA, KRS, CMS.

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain servers within the secure hosting environment.
• Perform trusted IT/SA duties in compliance with policies.
• Support CA, KRS, CMS, CSA, and RA components.
• Adhere to two-person integrity for applicable operations.
• Comply with physical security requirements and access controls.
• Maintain regulatory compliance to safeguard certification status.

Skills

Senior-level Systems Administration

Unix administration

Windows administration

High-security hosting environments

Active Directory administration

PKI concepts

CP/CPS compliance familiarity

Tools

PKI tools / CA / KRS / CMS

Active Directory (AD)

Job description

Job#: 3053596

Job Description

Senior Systems Administrator – SAC5 PKI Secure Hosting Environment

Location: Tukwila, Washington (Onsite)

Role Overview

This position involves administering and maintaining servers and systems within a secure hosting environment. The role is responsible for ensuring the stable and timely delivery of services while adhering to strict compliance and security protocols. The successful candidate will operate in a high-security environment and perform trusted IT/SA duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain servers and systems within the secure hosting environment.
• Perform IT/SA trusted role duties in compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Support Certificate Authority (CA), Key Recovery System (KRS), Certificate Management System (CMS), Certificate Status Authority (CSA), and Registration Authority (RA) components.
• Adhere to two-person integrity requirements for all applicable operations.
• Comply with all physical security requirements, including access to controlled spaces.
• Maintain compliance with all regulatory requirements to safeguard certification status.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Senior-level Systems Administration experience.
• Experience administering Unix and Windows operating system platforms.
• Experience working within high-security, highly regulated, or government-compliant hosting environments.

Technical Skills

• Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) knowledge and/or hands-on experience (Certificate Authorities, Key Recovery Systems, Certificate Management Systems).
• Active Directory administration experience.
• Familiarity with or ability to learn Certificate Policy (CP) and Certification Practice Statement (CPS) compliance requirements.

Benefits Overview

Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

ADA Accommodations

If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or 804-523-8228. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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). UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex.