System Administrator, Senior
Booz Allen HamiltonAbout the role
The Opportunity:
Are you looking for an opportunity to use your technical skills in support of client information operations? As a system administrator, you’ll have the chance to build your skills and solve technical problems in a fast-paced and Agile environment. We’re looking for someone like you to help develop, implement, and maintain customer-focused IT solutions in support of our warfighters.
As a system administrator on our team, you’ll collaborate to develop innovative solutions to enable secure and reliable operations of enterprise computer systems. You’ll work individually or in a small integrated team, and may also lead a task, project, or team. You’ll ensure project completion and provide guidance and direction to lower-level technicians, specialists, and managers. You’ll develop new concepts and processes and analyze root causes and resolve complex issues, utilizing your full knowledge of industry. You'll perform systems administration of cyber tools sets and server systems connected to networks across multiple classification domains. You'll provide support to developmental and operational systems, including day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all client, server, storage, and network devices. You'll configure and manage Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems, and install and load operating system and application software, including Host-based Security System and Splunk. You’ll support Windows and Linux systems engineering efforts in system design and evaluation, solution engineering, software development, or system administration.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
You Have:
5+ years of experience as a systems administrator
Experience installing and configuring devices, applications, and security tools, including Splunk and HBSS
Experience automating deployments and configuration management
Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework
Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
HS diploma or GED and 12+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, Associate’s degree and 10+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities, or Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience supporting IT projects and activities
DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification
DoD 8570.01-M Cybersecurity Service Provider - Infrastructure Support Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification
DoD 8570 IAT Level III Certification, including CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP or Associate, GCED, or GCIH Certification
Nice If You Have:
Experience as a network administrator or systems engineer
Experience with scripting in PowerShell and BASH command line interfaces
Experience using Active Directory to manage Windows policies
Experience creating system and network diagrams
Knowledge of different layers of the technology stack, including network, application frameworks, database systems, and vendor solutions
Knowledge of Git and Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, and Microsoft Visio graphic and flowchart design
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.
Create Your Career:
Grow With Us
Your growth matters to us—that’s why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.
A Place Where You Belong
Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen’s culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you’ll develop your community in no time.
Support Your Well-Being
Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions,
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