Systems Administrator
The Opportunity:
Your technical expertise makes you a key team player, solving one problem after another. Here, you'll have the ability to work with a team of scientists, engineers, and other system administrators to support a Department of Defense client. We are seeking someone who can maintain a standalone network system, ensuring the infrastructure remains functional and available to support our client's mission.
As a System Administrator on our project, you'll constantly look for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest technology and the best implementation strategies. Your technical expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement of a mission-critical system, working closely with government counterparts at the client's site to ensure our system meets requirements and remains operational. We focus on growing as a team, so you'll share your expertise through leadership and mentoring as you help our team address challenges and develop new met hodologies. You'll identify new opportunities to modernize the network to help your customers meet their needs. Join our team and solve daily challenges to help our team provide excellent support to our client.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience with systems administration of Windows systems, including system management, application and sof tware patching, optimization and monitoring of network servers, and management of network shares
5+ years of experience with management of Windows Server and Workstations in an Active Directory domain and with management of virtual machines
2+ years of experience performing system and network hardening using DoD Security Requirements Guides ( SRGs ) and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides ( STIGs )
2+ years of experience with SCAP benchmarks and using vulnerability scanning tools such as SCC, Nessus, and ACAS
Knowledge of Linux workstations
Knowledge of backup and recovery of systems
Ability to independently manage day-to-day tasks within schedule
Top Secret clearance
HS diploma or GED
Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, SecurityX, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFAACT Certification
Nice If You Have:
5+ years of experience with Hyper-V or VMware vSphere and v Center
Experience with management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems
Experience managing networks using Cisco switches
Experience managing a mixture of thin clients and physical workstations
Experience with automation and scripting tools
Knowledge of Veritas Backup Exec for backup and recovery of systems
Ability to pay strict attention to detail
TS / SCI clearance
Bachelor's degree
ACAS or Micro sof t Certified Asso cia te or Expert Certification
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top Secret clearance is required.
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
