DevOps​/IT Systems Engineer Security Clearance

Position: DevOps/IT Systems Engineer with Security Clearance
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. Please note that only qualified candidates will be contacted. Position:  Dev Ops/Systems Engineer (Infrastructure-focused)

Location:

Fort Worth, TX
Duration:  Long-term, open ended
Type: W2 contract, paid hourly. No C2C, 1099, or third-party submissions will be accepted. Only direct W-2 candidates will be considered. Pay Rate Range: $70-87/hr.

Shift: Monday – Thursday, 10 hours each day (onsite)

Job Description
Apex Systems is hiring for a RHEL Systems Engineer for one of our defense clients in the Fort Worth, TX area.

PLEASE NOTE:

Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a DoD SECRET security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment
* The Infrastructure-focused Dev Ops/Systems Engineer – IT will support a mixed-environment enterprise consisting of RHEL, Solaris, and Windows systems within a highly controlled, security-focused environment. This role involves systems administration, automation, virtualization, and troubleshooting across multiple platforms. The engineer will collaborate with internal teams to maintain system reliability, implement modernization efforts, and support mission-critical operations. Lead/assist in migration from Solaris backbone to RHEL backbone.

Contribute to both building and utilizing CI/CD pipelines. Support automation and containerization efforts. Education
Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience. Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance | Active CompTIA Security+ Certification (mandatory)

• Linux Administration: RHEL 7+ (RHEL 8–9 strongly preferred)

• Windows Administration:
Windows 10/11 and Windows Server (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP)

• Automation & IaC:
Hands-on experience with Ansible - Able to read, understand, and create basic automation scripts, YAML or related tooling

• CI/CD pipline: development and utilization

• Scripting:
Python, Groovy, Bash

• Virtualization: VMware vCenter 8 and VMware Workstation experience

• Solaris 10 Administration (OJT acceptable due to legacy nature)

• Containerization:
Docker and/or Podman

• Database

Experience:

Oracle SQL and/or PostgreSQL

• Red Hat Satellite Server (content management, patching, lifecycle management) Security Clearance:

• SECRET clearance required
* 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 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 retirement plan (401k or local country equivalent) program. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a Support Linc 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.