Required Experience
Experience
- 10+ years of experience in:
- Server Infrastructure
- Systems Engineering
- Related IT disciplines
- Minimum of 5 years supporting enterprise-scale environments.
Education
- Associate Degree or equivalent work experience.
Hardware Expertise
- Deep knowledge of x86 server hardware, including:
- CPU architecture
- Bus architecture
- Expansion cards
- Hardware diagnostics and troubleshooting
Server Management
- Expert-level knowledge of:
- OOB management platforms (iLO, iDRAC/DRAC)
- HPE OneView
- HPE COM
- Dell OpenManage Enterprise
- Enterprise hardware lifecycle management
Operating Systems & Networking
- Extensive experience with:
- Windows Server
- Linux Server
- Strong TCP/IP networking knowledge, including:
- DNS
- DHCP
- Broadcast domains
- Routing protocols
Automation & DevOps
- Advanced scripting and automation experience using:
- PowerShell
- Python
- Ansible
- Comparable technologies
- Experience with:
- CI/CD development
- Automated server provisioning and builds
- REST API integrations
Systems Engineering
- Experience with:
- FMEA methodology
- Firmware lifecycle management
- Hardware testing and certification
Virtualization & Storage
- Working knowledge of:
- Virtualization technologies
- SAN storage
- HDFS
- SSD-based storage solutions
- Containerization
Monitoring & Observability
- Hands-on experience with:
- Dynatrace
- Netcool
- Enterprise monitoring and alerting platforms
Leadership & Professional Skills
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Lead technical projects independently
- Mentor team members
- Collaborate across technical and business teams
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Education Requirements
Required
Preferred
EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
