Tier 2 Systems Administrator

Apex Systems; Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems, LLC is seeking a Tier 2 Systems Administrator to manage Windows Server deployments, AD/GP, and RHEL Linux environments. The role involves VMware vSphere VM deployment, DNS, and basic network infrastructure.

You will apply scripting and automation (PowerShell/Python/Bash) and work with tools like Ansible, Puppet, Chef, and Jenkins to streamline operations. Hands-on experience with Nautobot, RHEL Satellite, or InfoBlox DDI is a plus; certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, RedHat

Qualifications

• Experience deploying and administering Windows Server environments.
• Proficiency with Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Strong/Linux experience with RHEL distributions.
• VMware vSphere administration and VM deployment.
• DNS management and basic network concepts (Routers/Switches/Firewalls).
• TCP/IP routing and subnetting knowledge.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Familiarity with configuration management/automation tools (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform).
• Experience with containers and CI/CD tooling (Jenkins).
• Familiarity with Nautobot, RHEL Satellite, or InfoBlox DDI.
• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, RedHat Linux, or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 2 systems administration and support.
• Deploy and manage Windows Server and AD/GPO configurations.
• Administer RHEL Linux systems and VMware vSphere environments.
• Manage DNS and network infrastructure components.
• Implement automation using scripting and orchestration tools.
• Collaborate with network teams on routing, subnetting, and security.

Skills

Windows Server

Active Directory

Group Policy

RHEL Linux

VMware vSphere

DNS

Networking basics (Routers/Switches/FD

TCP/IP

Scripting (PowerShell/Python/Bash)

Automation/Orchestration

CI/CD tools (Jenkins)

Nautobot/RHEL Satellite/InfoBlox DDI

Certifications (Linux/Windows)

Tools

VMware vSphere

Ansible (Tower)

Puppet

Chef

Terraform

Containerization

Jenkins

Nautobot

RHEL Satellite

InfoBlox DDI

Job description

## Job Description# Tier 2 Systems Administrator* Windows Server deployment and administration* Active Directory and Group Policy* RHEL / Red Hat Linux* VMware vSphere for VM deployment* DNS* Working knowledge of Routers, Switches, and Firewalls* Understanding of TCP/IP, including routing and subnetting* Scripting experience with PowerShell, Python, or BASH.* Experience with Ansible (Tower), Puppet, Chef, Terraform, Containerization, or Jenkins.* Familiarity with Nautobot, RHEL Satellite, or InfoBlox DDI.* Certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, RedHat Linux, or Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate.