Network and Systems Administrator

Network and Systems Administrator

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 the United States Air Force? We’re looking for a system administrator who specializes in system and network virtualization with a background in network engineering to help us modernize and scale the client's infrastructure. 

As a system administrator on our project, you’ll support the development of a modernized system of systems and constantly look for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest technology and best implementation strategies. You’ll provide your customers insight into their network through monitoring and performance management.

Your system administrator expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network. You’ll help your team better understand the network by turning metrics into information and explaining their meaning. This is an opportunity to broaden your skill set into areas like Hyperconverged Infrastructure (HCI), artificial intelligence, and data visualization. We focus on growing as a team, so you’ll share your expertise through leadership and mentoring as you help the team work through challenges and develop new methodologies. As a system administrator leader, you’ll identify new opportunities to modernize the network so your clients achieve their goals. Work with us and resolve daily challenges as we improve warfighter operations and capabilities. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 1+ years of experience designing, implementing, and configuring Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) capabilities

• Experience leading IT teams on the day-to-day management and operations of networks and implementation of capabilities vetted through Cybersecurity, Information Systems Security Engineer, and higher headquarters to maintain JSIG and RMF Authority to Operate and maintain Continuous Monitoring tools and processes

• Experience with creating Operations and Maintenance (O&M) checklists to maintain the service, including daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly O&M checklists, and build Tactics, Techniques and Processes (TTPs) and Standard Operating Processes (SOPs) associated with service checklists

• Experience monitoring and analyzing the output of cybersecurity tools for reportable security incidents and residual risk

• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server operating systems, Microsoft Exchange Server, and RHEL operating systems administration and associated hardware

• Knowledge of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) technologies and data backup technologies, including communication security (COMSEC) integration

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology and 2+ years of experience as a network engineer, system administrator, or IT support, or 5+ years of experience as a network engineer, system administrator, or IT support in lieu of degree

• DoD 8140 451 Systems Administrator Level 2 Certification, including Security+, Cloud+, or CCNA Certification

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with VMWare NSX or VMWare ESXi

• Experience applying industry standards and best practices in an enterprise-level Windows system environment

• Experience with Group Policy design and configuration

• Knowledge of WSUs or YUM patch deployment methodologies

• Database Administration or Operating Systems Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top 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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (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.

Identity Statement

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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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.