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Windows System Administrator

Apex Systems
Washington, DC Contractor
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/9/2026
Job#: 3037715

Job Description:

We’re looking for a Windows Systems Administrator – Team Lead to support and engineer mission-critical systems within a classified DoD environment. This role combines hands-on technical work with team leadership, providing advanced (Tier 2/3) support while guiding daily operations across enterprise Windows infrastructure.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining secure, high-availability systems and driving improvements across server, network, and virtualization environments.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead and coordinate a team of system administrators, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations across Windows-based infrastructure
  • Provide advanced troubleshooting and Tier 3 support for internal applications and custom-built systems
  • Manage and maintain Windows server environments in alignment with government versioning and compliance requirements
  • Oversee installation, configuration, and support of COTS, GOTS, and open-source software
  • Plan and execute system upgrades, patches, and enhancements across server and client environments
  • Evaluate system configurations, identify gaps, and recommend performance and security improvements
  • Support network operations, including monitoring and firewall configuration
  • Administer core services such as Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and VDI environments
  • Manage virtualization platforms including VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter
  • Support storage and data protection solutions, including SAN and enterprise backup/recovery
  • Leverage PowerShell for automation and operational efficiency
  • Ensure adherence to change management and configuration control processes within a classified environment

Environment

  • On-site role supporting a secure, classified DoD program

Required Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
  • DoD 8140/8570 IAT-II certification
  • 10 years of experience in systems administration or engineering within enterprise Windows environments

Preferred Experience

  • Prior experience supporting systems in classified DoD environments
  • Familiarity with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
  • Strong PowerShell scripting and automation experience

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 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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