Server Administrator

Job ID: R0251922

About the role

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact at Booz Allen? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer-focused engineering solution.

Booz Allen is seeking a skilled Windows System Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Windows servers and Desktops, as well as experience managing Windows and automation. This role involves managing and maintaining our IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.

As a Systems Administrator on our team, you have the chance to design systems in support of Booz Allen. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize our IT infrastructure. Grow your skills by merging system administration and best security practices to create a scalable and secure remote access system.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in server administration, Linux administration, or infrastructure operations
• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers
• Experience provisioning, managing, and troubleshooting virtual machines
• Experience with OS patching, upgrades, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Linux commands, file systems, permissions, processes, services, and system logs
• Knowledge of TCP and IP networking, DNS, SSH, routing, and firewall fundamentals
• Knowledge of security best practices and vulnerability remediation
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, or Red Hat Virtualization
• Experience with Ansible or other configuration management and automation tools
• Experience with SAN and NAS storage, shared storage, and virtual machine backup solutions
• Experience with ITIL processes and enterprise change management
• Knowledge of enterprise monitoring tools and centralized logging solutions
• Knowledge of high availability, clustering, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) Certification

Clearance

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

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits
• Paid leave
• Professional development
• Tuition assistance
• Work-life programs
• Dependent care
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance and demonstration of 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.

Pay

Projected compensation range: $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). Salary 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.

Schedule

Work model varies by position designation: Remote (may require occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility), Hybrid (expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility per leadership expectations and role needs), or Onsite (primarily full-time at a customer facility). Virtual employees are generally expected to have cameras on during meetings.