System Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Apogee Research brings cutting-edge research into practice for the DoD community. We blend agility with rigor to develop new technologies and transition them into operational use. Founded in 2012, Apogee Research brings together cross-discipline teams to solve difficult and often deemed impossible problems across a range of different technical domains. At Apogee Research we work hard, we get things done, and we do it together.

Apogee Research is seeking a skilled System Administrator to provide operational and technical support for enterprise and standalone information systems. This role is critical to maintaining the availability, integrity, and security of Apogee’s Windows, Red Hat, and virtualized environments in compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) regulations and NIST standards (SP 800-171, SP 800-53, SP 800-30). The System Administrator will configure, maintain, and troubleshoot systems, implement security controls, and support compliance efforts through system hardening, patch management, and documentation. This position requires proficiency in systems administration, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate with security and IT teams to uphold a robust security posture in a fast-paced R&D environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and experienced System Administrator who is conscientious, detail-oriented, and enjoys working with a close-knit team. This position can be scoped to meet the capabilities of the right candidate with competitive compensation matched to the key responsibilities of the role.

This position requires a TS security clearance (with SCI and SAP eligibility); having an active TS clearance is a strong preference but is not strictly required.

Key Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and administer a blended Windows / Linux infrastructure environment, including :

System deployment - Hardware assembly, OS installation and configuration, permissions configuration, and security hardening

Requirements for Position

Strongly Preferred

About Apogee Research

Apogee Research offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, FSAs, paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays. Conveniently located in Arlington, VA, we are a short walking distance from the Ballston Metro station. We offer the choice of paid garage parking or a contribution towards a transit account.

Apogee Research, LLC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factors.