IT Engineer (Active Top Secret)

The role

The IT Engineer will design, implement, administer, and optimize technology infrastructure. This role focuses on architecture, engineering solutions, and infrastructure lifecycle management across systems, networks, cloud, and cybersecurity.

What you will do

• Provide hands-on engineering, administration, and troubleshooting of systems, servers, networks, endpoints, and cloud infrastructure.
• Build, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot physical and virtual servers.
• Administer and troubleshoot Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux environments.
• Design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN, WAN, VLANs, Wi-Fi, VPNs, routing, switching, firewalls, and network policies.
• Administer and support Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Entra ID, Intune, Jira/Confluence, and Slack environments.
• Design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Evaluate solutions, recommend approaches, and implement fixes.
• Develop and maintain automation and administrative scripts using PowerShell, Bash, and Python.
• Lead or participate in IT infrastructure projects.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support and assist other IT teams with complex infrastructure issues.

Required qualifications

• Strong hands-on technical engineering and troubleshooting experience.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and various Linux operating systems.
• In-depth knowledge of server deployment, configuration, administration, and troubleshooting.
• In-depth networking knowledge, including LAN, WAN, VLANs, Wi-Fi, VPN, routing, switching, firewalls, and network policies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Experienced with Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Entra ID, Intune, Jira/Confluence, and Slack.
• Experienced with Microsoft Azure and AWS, including AWS GovCloud environments.
• Proficiency with PowerShell, Bash, and Python scripting.
• Ability to manage multiple technical projects.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field.
• 5–7 years of progressive hands-on experience in IT engineering, systems administration, network engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Benefits

• Equity in Apex
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents
• $100k life insurance at no cost
• Starting at 15 days vacation, growing to 20+ days annually
• 10 paid holidays
• 100% match on first 3% of 401(k), 50% on next 2%
• 8 weeks paid parental leave
• Childcare reimbursement up to $350/day for work-related travel
• Daily catered lunch and unlimited snacks
• Monthly office socials, pickleball tournaments, run club, and gatherings
• Dream desk setup

Before you apply

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must hold an active Top Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to qualify as a U.S. Person or obtain required export authorizations

About the company

Apex manufactures satellite buses at scale using software, vertical integration, and hardware. The company is a fast-growing startup that has raised more than $500M in funding.