Systems Engineer - PLACEMENT

Job#: 1376092

Job Description:

Below is the full job description if interested in learning more about this role please email Louie Galdos your updated resume to [email protected]
Position: Systems Engineer

Client/Government Customer: Leidos AFNCR/The Air Force  
Hourly/Salary Pay Rate: $64.90/HR-$69.71/HR and $135,000-$145,000 
Hours of Operation/Location: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm 100% onsite at the Pentagon.

Required Security Clearance: Top Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and hold an SCI as a condition of employment.

Contract Duration: Long Term Contract until 2025

Interview Process: 30-40 minute phone interview to hire 
Daily Responsibilities:

• Work alongside system administrators responsible for the Information Systems (IS) within the National Military Command Center (NMCC).
• Provide solutions based on system requirements and work with multiple teams to develop solutions to technical issues that arise.
• Draft/review Engineering Installation Plans for IT requirements supporting the NMCC.
• Work directly with third party vendors to discuss IT solutions/integration with mission critical systems within the NMCC.
• Establish baseline hardware/software configuration for IT networks within the NMCC.
• Assist with System Administrators implementation, security, privileges, and regular maintenance tasks.
• Develop and produce documentations, SOPs, reports, and presentation slide decks.

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen
• DoD 8750.01 IAT Level II Certifications: at a minimum, one of the following: Security+ CE (Preferred), CCNA-Security, CySA+ **, GICSP, GSEC, CND, SSCP.
• BS Degree in Information Technology (or 4 years work experience can be in lieu of degree).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (Hyper-V, VMware).
• Experience with Secure Technical Implementation Guidance hardening practices.
• Experience with Windows Server 2008/2016/2019.
• Experience with Linux operating systems (Red Hat and CentOS).
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with other highly skilled and diverse individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Linux certification (Linux+ or equivalent)
• Microsoft Server certification (MCSE, MCSA or equivalent).

EEO Employer

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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.