Systems Administrator

The Opportunity:

Your combination of people skills and system administrator expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. With so much relying on complex systems, a skilled systems administrator can be the difference that makes a project successful. What if you could use those skills to improve the technology supporting multiple research, development, and analysis projects for our government clients? We're looking for a system administrator with proven expertise in both Linux and Windows administration. You must be comfortable working independently and as part of a team to help us maintain and improve the systems and networks we support, providing our clients with functional and secure platforms suitable to meet their requirements.

As a system administrator on our project, you'll install, maintain, audit, and support a hybrid network environment with a virtualized infrastructure. You'll be part of a team supporting the requirements of analysts, software engineers, and security team members. You will use your knowledge and skills to maintain and configure systems and network infrastructure to facilitate access while maintaining a high level of security. You'll provide quality technical support for end users and maintain responsibility for the technical infrastructure. You'll manage a mixture of physical and virtual Linux and Windows based servers and workstations with tools like Ansible, Active Directory, and vSphere. You'll monitor and improve the performance and security of systems and network infrastructure with tools like Splunk and ACAS. You'll work on racking servers, including mounting the equipment, connecting cables, and configuring the initial settings. You'll maintain secure baselines using STIGs and SCAP tools, and document procedures and processes to ensure knowledge retention. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate opportunities for improvements to the environment. You'll analyzecurrentinfrastructure to understand how to make sustainable improvements to increase security, reliability and availability for critical applications and infrastructure through the use of modern automation and virtualization tools. As a technical leader, you'll identify new opportunities to modernize the network to help our customers meet their needs. Join our team and solve daily challenges as we improve and enhance the systems and network infrastructure for our clients.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in Linux or Red Hat administration, including Ansible, command line usage and scripting, NFS management, and upgrades

• 3+ years of experience in Windows Server administration, including Active Directory, group policies, remote desktop management, Domain Name System (DNS), and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)

• Experience with virtualization administration using VMWare vSphere and ESXi hypervisors, including managing resources, shared storage, and virtual networking

• Knowledge of end user support of computer hardware and software problems

• Secret clearance

• HS diploma or GED

• CompTIA Security+, DoDD 8140, or DoDD 8570 Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with DevOps and CI/CD utilizing Atlassian or GitLab tools

• Experience with ACAS and SCAP tools and the STIG process

• Experience with creating and maintaining technical documentation

• Knowledge of Splunk

• Knowledge of Grid computing resource management, including GridEngine or Slurm

• Knowledge of data backup and recovery solutions

• Knowledge of network administration, including Cisco switch configuration, VLANs and subnetting

• Knowledge of system imaging and gold load creation

• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, CS, or Engineering

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; 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.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, 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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific 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.