Systems Administrator jobs in Raleigh, NC

Job#: 2025429

Job Description:

Title: Systems Administrator
Location: Camp Bullis, San Antonio, TX
Schedule: 100% onsite Monday through Friday
Job Type: 5 year contract
Clearance Required: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility
Certification Required: Active CompTIA Security
HOW A SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Deploy, configure, and document complex VMware environments including but not limited to engineering designs and recommendations, deployment plans, system configurations, assembly guides and operational smart books.
• Install, configure, and maintain the vCenter server instance and its applicable database server/services.
• Install and configure Deployed Command Ground System -Army (DCGS-A) systems which include GWS, IFS, and P-MFWS .
• Knowledge of DCGS-A setup and installation
• Knowledge of Oracle data base administration
• Install configure, and maintain all ESX/ESXi hosts within the environment.
• Create virtual machines in support of POR system fielding, integration, and/or expansion.
• Create, configure, and maintain resource clusters ensuring an efficient and balanced environment for all tenant POR systems.
• Manages Virtual Machine snapshots to reduce overall impact to the system storage environment.
• Document all configurations, changes, and proposed changes.
• Ensure the control, integrity and accessibility of the VMware environment for the enterprise through compliance and usage of industry best practices and methods.
• Ensure utilization of proper change management procedures regarding the installation and testing of all upgrades and enhancements for VMware infrastructure.
• Ensure proper initial installation as well as subsequent installations of updates/patches.
• Perform regular checks of system components for errors and application of necessary corrective action.
• Provide technical support to internal and external users. To include tenant POR system administrators.
• Troubleshoot problems and take corrective action on a timely and effective basis.
• Provide routine status updates to organizational leadership.
• Coordinate virtual environment infrastructure resource requirements with organizational IT resource management to ensure timely access to storage, networking, and backup/archive solution resources.
• Performs remote administration to secondary sites as assigned.
• Provides adhoc support to tenant POR server administrators.
• May be required to perform routing server management functions for servers located in the Management servers group of the Fixed Site Server Segement. Primary responsibility will be for the vCenter Server.
• May be required to Work as Teir ,I II and III Support.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: High School Diploma/GED with 8 years of related experience, or Associates Degree with 6 years of experience, or Bachelors Degree with 4 years of experience
• Required Skillset:
  • Experience utilizing remote access capabilities such as putty, Cygwin, etc.
  • Experience utilizing vClient application to access enterprise assets.
  • Experience creating and managing virtual machines
  • Experience performing IAVA, OS, and application patching/updates
  • Experience working in a fast past multi-faceted environment preferred.
  • Experience with VMware benchmark tools and capacity management applications preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of Internet networking technologies and principals including TCP/IP and DNS.
  • Experience integrating with Symantec Net backup solutions desired.
  • Experience operating in a DoD Intelligence environment or other national level agency preferred
• Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
• Required Certification(s):
  • DoD 8570.01-M/8140 IAT Level II Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract
  • Required Security Environment Certification: CompTIA Security CE or equivalent
  • Desired Computing Environment certification: MCSA Windows Server 2012, Solaris 10, Linux , VCP5, etc.

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 or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.