Systems Administrator

The Opportunity:

Your combination of people skills and technical 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 and development projects for our government clients? We’re looking for a systems administrator with proven expertise in both Linux and Windows administration. You must be able to work both independently and as part of a team to help us maintain and improve the systems and networks we support, providing our clients with a functional and secure platform for analysis and software development.

As a systems administrator on our project, you’ll be responsible for activities related to system operations and administration. You’ll help to design and implement improvements to hardware/software architecture and configurations, create and modify scripts used for system administration in languages such as Bash and PowerShell, maintain and provide life cycle support for deployed systems, including troubleshooting issues, updating hardware and software baselines, assisting with configuration control, and maintaining a reliable inventory. You will perform work on both Linux and Windows systems, such as imaging and management for both physical and virtual operating systems, including provisioning, configuration, patch and update management, and secure baseline management using SCAP tools and STIGs. You’ll help customers overcome challenges by recommending improvements to existing components or processes, creating and maintaining documentation, and supporting the configuration management processes. You’ll provide your customers insight into the network through monitoring and performance management. Your technical expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement and communicate those needs with the team. We focus on growing as a team, so we’ll share techniques, work through challenges, and develop new methodologies together. This is an opportunity to gain experience in a wide variety of technologies including virtual and cluster computing. Join our team and solve challenges daily as we work to provide our clients with a safe and secure environment for complex and efficient analysis.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience with systems administration
• 1+ years of experience with Windows Server administration
• 1+ years of experience supporting end users with desktop hardware and software troubleshooting
• Experience with Linux RedHat administration, including command line usage
• Knowledge of Active Directory, group policies, and file sharing permissions
• Knowledge of the STIG process, SCAP tools, STIG Viewer, and ACAS
• Ability to take initiative and leverage a desire to learn
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• Security+ or DoDD 8140/DoDD 8570 certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with virtualization, specifically VMWare vSphere and related technologies
• Experience with system imaging
• Experience working in an air-gapped environment
• Experience with a wide array of various technologies, including SAN, NAS, Splunk, NFS, and RDP
• Knowledge of core networking concepts including DNS and VLANs
• Knowledge of data backup and recovery solutions and WSUS or Linux update tools
• Ability to work independently and as a dedicated team member
• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including creating and maintaining technical documentation
• 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

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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 $75,600.00 to $172,000.00 (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.

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.

EEO Commitment

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