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Sr Systems Administrator

Apex Systems
Reston, VA Contractor
POSTED ON 6/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/12/2026
Job#: 2091542

Job Description:

Sr Systems Administrator

Location: Reston, Virginia (On-site)

Role Overview

We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support a long-term contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, designing, and implementing infrastructure changes and system upgrades. This role involves providing expert-level support and mentoring for other System Administrator personnel while ensuring the stability and integrity of enterprise-level virtual infrastructures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, and implement infrastructure changes and system upgrades.
  • Manage and troubleshoot multiple VMware environments.
  • Provide Windows Server and Linux administration, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
  • Create STIG compliant images for Windows Desktop, Windows Server, and Linux operating systems.
  • Create, test, and deploy software packages using deployment products such as SCCM or PDQ.
  • Provide expert-level support and mentoring for Mid and Junior System Administrator personnel.
  • Develop and maintain installation and configuration procedures for system and software changes.
  • Utilize scripting with PowerShell and/or Bash to automate common tasks.
  • Perform hardware maintenance and repair activities.
  • Provide advanced administration and troubleshooting of Active Directory, GPO, DNS, and DHCP.

Required Qualifications

Security Clearance: Must maintain TS/SCI Security Clearance with a CI Polygraph

Education: A Bachelor's of Science degree is required.

Technical Skills:

  • Ability to write scripts using PowerShell and/or Bash.
  • Experience managing VMware, Nutanix, or other enterprise-level virtual infrastructures.
  • Proficiency in managing and troubleshooting Active Directory and Group Policy Objects (GPO).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Administration experience with Linux OS (CentOS, RHEL).
  • Satellite server administration experience.
  • Experience with Ansible playbook writing.
  • Knowledge of implementing STIGs.
  • Experience supporting a software configuration management and development environment.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

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.

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at https://www.apexsystems.com/privacy-policy

Everforth Apex 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.

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.

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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Everforth Apex Systems is part of the Commercial Segment of Everforth, Inc.

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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.

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