Systems Administrator jobs in Texas

About Apollo

Defend Proactively. Protect What Matters. Be Resilient.

OUR PURPOSE IS TO CREATE A SAFE WORLD.

Apollo is a multi-national leader in threat intelligence enabled and business risk focused cyber defense. We are changing the way our clients approach their cyber defense to create a more dynamic defense posture. We provide our clients with aligned and synergistic solutions.

• Professional Services -- Critical capabilities for understanding and improving their posture
• Managed Security Services -- Support and secure their environment and business operations
• Threat Intelligence -- Time to respond through our threat intelligence
• Value-Added-Reseller -- Underpinned by the right technology

We have the tools to protect people, information, and property from the threat of cyber-attack like no one else in the industry. What we do everyday matters! If you want what you do to matter, then Apollo may be right for you.

We invest in our clients to build long-term relationships and provide stable growth opportunities for team members. In business, integrity and customer service are not just platitudes but unbreakable commitments that we live every day to carefully guard our reputation for high quality, honesty, and real-world expertise. We work with industry-leading partners to deliver end-to-end capabilities that our clients need in the war to defend against hackers, criminals, and nation states. The work we do matters, and if purpose and mission are as important to you as working with a rockstar team where you can learn every day, then read on. Learn more about us at https://apollo-is.com/.

Apollo is a 20 year-old employee first business. Our culture is born from challenging work and tenacity with a team of long-standing resolute members that exhibit desire, expertise, and integrity. We focus on meeting our client’s needs and having fun along the way. Competence is core to the value proposition we offer our clients, and this position represents a key investment in our clients’ success and an opportunity for growth and leadership for the right candidate.

Job DetailsJob Summary:

Performs advanced (senior-level) work administering the infrastructure (both physical and cloud based) for the Information Technology department. Works under minimal supervision, with much latitude for initiative and independent judgment. Position is based in the greater Austin area and occasional travel to Apollo’s headquarters in Round Rock to provide on-site logistics will be required.

Responsibilities/Tasks:

• Oversees and provide guidance in troubleshooting and solving complex problems related to firewalls, Microsoft systems, linux, and cloud resources. Assists with system software and hardware incident and problem calls, and in the processing of service requests and tasks.
• Coordinates, plans, and schedules the installation of or training for new or revised systems and define business process requirements.
• Defines and manages the roles and access privileges of individual network entities’ users and devices within a variety of applications to prevent unauthorized access.
• Provides recommendations, and instructions for proposed system implementations; formulate logical descriptions of problems; and devise and implement optimum solutions.
• Coordinates and maintains the systems environment's functionality, implements technology solutions, develops server upgrade plans and procedures, and install operating systems.
• Develops, analyzes, and maintains system design procedures, test procedures, and quality standards.
• Provides technical expertise and guidance regarding questions related to the department.
• Identifies areas of needed change and makes recommendations to improve operations.
• Prepares management and productivity reports
• Performs related work as assigned.

Work Activities:

• Supports Apollo’s internally used hardware and software.
• Applies cybersecurity knowledge to ensure compliance with Apollo’s cybersecurity standards to systems.
• Monitors compliance with policies and procedures and takes corrective action as necessary.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft and network systems administration; computer hardware and software configuration and troubleshooting; Linux operating systems; and cloud administration.
• Skill in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and resolve complex technical issues; to analyze systems and procedures; to use network management, administration, and other system administration tools; and to communicate effectively.
• Ability to write and revise standards and procedures, and to occasionally oversee and/or supervise the work of others.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to identify complex security exploits, threats, and vulnerabilities, and gauge risk.
• Familiarity with VPN technologies, IPSec, and SSL.
• Experience with Fortinet firewalls and switches.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Entra, Windows 2012 – 2022, and Intune.
• RHEL and Ubuntu experience.
• Familiarity with MacOS. Knowledge of database basics.
• General scripting knowledge.
• Willing to learn new skills and seek assistance when necessary.

Education/Certifications:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in a field relevant to IT management is preferred. Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• Security , Network , or ITIL certifications preferred.

Behaviours/Values:

​​We have created a fantastic corporate culture – our values drive our behaviours. Here’s the expectations: 

• ​Act with integrity and communicate honestly and openly.
• ​Passion for excellence and customer service.
• ​Must be a driven, self-motivated individual who is curious and eager to learn.
• ​You take full accountability for all your actions and the results.
• ​You respect others and demonstrate fair treatment to all​.