System Administrator, Mid

The Opportunity:

Your combination of people skills and system administrator expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the technology supporting U.S. Department of Defense or Intelligence Community partners? We're looking for a system administrator to recognize and respond to technical issues with servers, operating systems, and cyber tool applications with a background in hardening, troubleshooting problems, and installing patches and updates on Windows and Linux servers to help us deploy cyber security solutions across the DoD and intelligence community.

As a System Administrator on our team, 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 will also maintain integrity and security of cross-domain system infrastructure and any processes related to these systems. You will provide Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of issues. You'll configure and manage Windows, UNIX, and Linux operating systems and install and load operating system and application software. You'll learn how to help clients overcome challenges through monitoring and performance management. You'll analyze problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network.

You'll combine your technical knowledge and communication skills to turn metrics into information and articulate their meaning. This is an opportunity to gain experience in following established processes and checklists, understanding and applying basic concepts, and assisting more senior level technicians, specialists, and managers in their activities. You will work individually and as team participant and will obtain guidance and direction from more senior level technicians, specialists, or managers. We focus on growing as a team, so we'll share techniques, work through challenges, and develop new methodologies together. Work with us and resolve daily challenges as we improve clients' cybersecurity posture.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 1+ years of experience as a system administrator

• Experience operating and maintaining Microsoft Windows and Linux servers, including operating systems

• Experience installing and configuring devices, applications, and security tools

• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam

• HS diploma or GED and 4+ years of experience in a professional work environment, Associate's degree and 2+ years of experience in a professional work environment, or Bachelor's degree and 1+ years of experience in a professional work environment

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification, including Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, GICSP, or CND Certification

• Ability to obtain a DoD 8570 CSSP - Infrastructure Support (IS) Certification, including CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, or CND Certification, within 30 days of hire date

Nice If You Have:

• Experience as a network administrator or systems engineer

• Experience scripting in PowerShell or Bash command line interfaces

• Experience in using Active Directory to manage Windows policies

• 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 may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI 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.

EEO Commitment

We're an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change - no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.