Apex Systems is looking to fill an IT Systems Engineer position out of Eglin, AFB, FL (just outside Destin, FL). They need someone who has experience patching servers. Our client is open to a mid level or senior level engineer and will pay accordingly. Please apply directly if interested.
Position: IT Systems Engineer
Rate: Open to Mid or Sr. level
- Mid: 40-55/hr OR Sr: 55-70/hr
Length: 6+ Month Rolling Contract – High potential to extend and/or convert full time!
Location: Eglin AFB - 1701 State Road 85 North, Eglin AFB, FL 32542
Shift: four 10 hour shifts – Monday-Thursday schedule
Scope of Work:
- Manage the patching process for the organization's Windows servers Linux Servers, leveraging tools like Microsoft's System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM), WSUS, Ivanti, or Satellite Server
- Automate the deployment of Windows/Linux updates and patches to ensure timely and consistent patching across the environment.
- Work closely with the Automation Engineer to integrate the patching workflows and leverage common automation tools and scripts.
- Provide expertise in Windows server management and patching best practices.
Must Haves:
Windows OR Linux (open to different versions)
Patching Experience
Secret Clearance minimum (interim acceptable)
Security + CE Certification
Nice to Haves:
1. RMF
2. IT Security
Description:
Experience Needed:
- Solid experience in Windows server administration, with a focus on patching and update management.
- Familiarity with WSUS and SCCM, or similar Windows server management tools – not needing to nail down specific tooling
- Strong technical skills and the ability to adapt to different patching tools and processes.
- Willingness to collaborate with the Automation Engineer to streamline and automate the patching workflows.
- Preference for candidates with a server administration background, but openness to considering those with a cyber security background who have the necessary Windows server expertise.
- Consideration for more junior candidates (2-4 years of experience) who have the right technical foundation and enthusiasm to grow into the role.
Desired Skill
- Experience applying RMF (or DIACAP) to DoD IT systems.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- System Administration experience.
- Experience with DISA IAVMs and STIGs.
- Experience with HBSS/EPO, PowerShell and/or BASH scripting.
