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Systems Administrator

Springfield, VA Full time
Systems Administrator

The Opportunity:

Your technical expertise makes you a key team player, solving one problem after another. Here, you’ll have the ability to work with a team of scientists, engineers, and other system administrators to support a Department of Defense client. We are seeking someone who can maintain a standalone network system, ensuring the infrastructure remains functional and available to support our client’s mission. 

As a System Administrator on our project, you’ll constantly look for ways to make the infrastructure better using the latest technology and the best implementation strategies. Your technical expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement of a mission-critical system, working closely with government counterparts at the client’s site to ensure our system meets requirements and remains operational. We focus on growing as a team, so you’ll share your expertise through leadership and mentoring as you help our team address challenges and develop new methodologies. You’ll identify new opportunities to modernize the network to help your customers meet their needs. Join our team and solve daily challenges to help our team provide excellent support to our client. 

Join us. The world can’t wait.  

You Have:    

  • 5+ years of experience with systems administration of Windows systems, including system management, application and software patching, optimization and monitoring of network servers, and management of network shares 

  • 5+ years of experience with management of Windows Server and Workstations in an Active Directory domain and with management of virtual machines

  • 2+ years of experience performing system and network hardening using DoD Security Requirements Guides (SRGs) and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

  • 2+ years of experience with SCAP benchmarks and using vulnerability scanning tools such as SCC, Nessus, and ACAS

  • 1+ years of experience with management of Linux workstations, including Ubuntu

  • Knowledge of backup and recovery of systems 

  • Ability to independently manage day-to-day tasks within schedule 

  • Top Secret clearance

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Cloud+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, SecurityX, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, FITSP-O, or GFAACT Certification 

Nice If You Have: 

  • 5+ years of experience with Hyper-V or VMware vSphere and vCenter

  • Experience with management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems  

  • Experience managing networks using Cisco switches   

  • Experience managing a mixture of thin clients and physical workstations  

  • Experience with automation and scripting tools

  • Knowledge of Veritas Backup Exec for backup and recovery of systems  

  • Ability to pay strict attention to detail

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • ACAS or Microsoft Certified Associate or Expert 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

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.

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 $77,600.00 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.