Job#: 3023615
Job Description: With minimal supervision, the Tier 2 Systems Administrator works as part of an enterprise team to provide support on multiple Department of War (DoW) networks and enclaves. You will manage services using on-premise hardware and perform regular hardware and software updates. Performs installation, repair, and preventative maintenance of laptops, desktops, and Zero Clients. Provides technical support and troubleshooting to Tier 1 & 2 support. Deliver technical support to the Enterprise components as required. Additionally, you must be able to implement system management tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP).
You will provide systems administrative support in areas such as:
• Active Directory • System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) • Exchange • Information Security • File Shares • PKI • Virus protection
What You'll Need to Succeed
Education: High School Diploma/GED with 3 years of related experience, or Associate degree with 4 years of experience, or Bachelors degree with 2 years of experience.
Basic Skills/Experience: 2+ years in at least three of the following areas:
• VDI • Active Directory • SCCM • Exchange • Information Security • Desktop applications
2+ years configuration, troubleshooting, and maintaining Windows 11 Desktops.
Ability to support a 24x7x365 work schedule, shift work, and travel as required in support of customer initiatives when required.
Knowledge of Networking fundamentals.
Exposure to DoW Configuration Management, Information Assurance, and Systems Lifecycle Management processes.
Creating and updating lifecycle documentation as required.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI required
Required Certification(s): Security+ CE Certification required; DoD compliance 8570.01
Location: Onsite in Virginia Beach, VA
Desired Skills: Position may require lifting of objects (i.e., IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e., plugging in cables), and other moderately strenuous activity.
Self-starter, motivated, shows initiative, and learns fast.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability to create and maintain sustainment documentation.
About Apex Systems
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join 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.
Apex Benefits Overview
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. 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, 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. 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 Apex team member can provide.
Job Details
Employee Type: Contract Location: Virginia Beach, VA, US Job Type: Date Posted: March 11, 2026 Pay Range: $25 - $36 per hour
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