Windows Systems Engineer - DoD SRE & Security

Apex Systems; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K with match

ESPP

HSA

EAP

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer level MID for the Data Center Services Windows SQL domain. The role focuses on reliability, performance, and scalability of Windows-based distributed systems and security services at a major intranet backbone.

Responsibilities include patching, STIG remediation, and coordinating with internal/external teams to maintain enterprise infrastructure. Work will occur at a customer site in a 2nd/3rd shift window to support mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience supporting Windows Server or enterprise IT environments.
• Current Security+ certification is required. The role requires the ability to work an afternoon/night shift, Tuesday through Saturday.

Responsibilities

• Perform Windows Server patching, IAVA vulnerability remediation, and security compliance activities.
• Build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server 2016, 2019, and 2022 systems.
• Support the full IT infrastructure lifecycle, including planning, installation, configuration, and administration.
• Ensure Windows Server platforms remain compliant with operational policies and security requirements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operating system, infrastructure, and application-related issues.
• Perform STIG remediation and support ongoing cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Support critical enterprise applications and infrastructure in coordination with internal and external teams.
• Participate in projects and operational initiatives, providing technical analysis and recommendations.
• Exercise independent judgment within established processes to identify technical solutions.
• Evaluate technical situations and provide recommendations to improve system reliability and security.

Skills

Windows Server administration

IAVA remediation

Security+ certification

Windows Server troubleshooting

Cybersecurity compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

Windows Server builds 2016/2019/2022

Job description

Apex Systems is seeking a Site Reliability Engineer level MID for the Data Center Services Windows SQL domain. The role focuses on reliability, performance, and scalability of Windows-based distributed systems and security services at a major intranet backbone.

Responsibilities include patching, STIG remediation, and coordinating with internal/external teams to maintain enterprise infrastructure. Work will occur at a customer site in a 2nd/3rd shift window to support mission-critical systems.