Systems Administrator
About the role
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your technical expertise in support of cyberspace operations? As a Systems Administrator, you’ll have the chance to build your expertise and solve technical problems in a fast-paced and agile environment. You’ll develop, implement, and maintain customer-focused database solutions in support of warfighters. You’ll establish and manage networks in support of cyberspace operations and apply advanced skills or extensive technical expertise, including full industry knowledge. You’ll develop innovative solutions to complex problems, work without considerable direction, and mentor and supervise team members. You’ll support Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration. You’ll use your passion to learn new skills and techniques while helping to identify and implement database solutions and improvements.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain Linux environments
- Build and maintain virtual environments using VMware
- Support national cyber missions in either offensive or defensive capacities, including USCC or the service cyber components
- Support Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in system design, evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration
- Identify and implement database solutions and improvements
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Linux environments
- 1+ years of experience building and maintaining virtual environments using VMware
- Experience supporting national cyber missions in either offensive or defensive capacities, including USCC or the service cyber components
- Ability to be flexible for shift work
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
- Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
- HS diploma or GED and 7+ years of experience with information technology, or Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of experience with information technology
- Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification within 6 months of hire date
Qualifications
- Experience operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers
- Experience as a Network Administrator or Systems Engineer
- Experience with Assured Compliant Assessment Solution (ACAS) or Tenable Nessus security scanners
- Knowledge of different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions
Clearance
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Benefits
Booz Allen offers health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. A recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of company 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 this threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits.
Pay
Salary is determined by various factors, including location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, contract-specific affordability, and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD).
Schedule
This role may require shift work and up to 25% travel. The work model may be remote, hybrid, or onsite:
- Remote: Primarily virtual, with occasional in-person work at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: Frequent work from a Booz Allen facility, with potential visits to customer facilities.
- Onsite: Work primarily performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, collaborating directly with colleagues and customers.