Apex Systems, a World-Class Technology Solutions Provider, is seeking applicants for the below position on behalf of our client. Please apply if interested and qualified. For immediate consideration please email your resume to Cailee at cmallory@apexsystems.com - Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted.
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Security Clearance Requirements: Active TS/SCI required
Position: VMware Engineer
Location: 100% onsite - Dam Neck, VA (VA Beach area)
Duration: 6 month contract to hire - conversion will be contingent on performance
Contract Pay Rate Range: $45+/hr W2
Top Skill Requirements:
Security Requirements:
- TS/SCI Clearance REQUIRED
Education:
- BA/BS or equivalent experience
Certification Requirements:
- CompTIA Security+ REQUIRED
Physical Demands:
Day to Day Responsibilities/typical day look like:
Performs the administrative operation and maintenance of server hardware and software. Maintains system security and executes practices and procedures, monitors usage statistics and logs, monitors and remedies attempts to penetrate or corrupt server files. Maintains baseline configurations and performs modification of configuration settings. Institutes troubleshooting and incident response procedures. Troubleshoots system related problems. Provides team leadership and guidance to less experienced administrators. Responsible for the training, motivation, discipline and performance evaluation of assigned employees. Remains current in operating systems/software analysis and technological developments and applications. Recommends future direction or projects to management. Provides expertise and direction in the development or modification of software programs and applications to enhance an operating system.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- 2+ years of experience in Systems Administration
- Experience with Microsoft Server 2012
- Experience with VMWare 5 and Microsoft Hyper-V
- Able to work at a high technical level on all phases of systems engineering activities
- Excellent communication and briefing skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
- Anticipates questions and is prepared with answers
- Detail oriented and organized; able to understand information systems and ensure accuracy of work
- Provides technical guidance and leadership to engineers with less experience
*Please note that as a contract employee of Apex Systems, benefits include the below with employee contribution*
- Health
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance; Short Term Disability
- Hospitalization Coverage
- Direct Deposit
- Weekly Pay Periods
- Training and Development Programs
- 401k
- Referral Program