Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

The Opportunity:  

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in national security? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.  

As a system administrator on our team, you’ll manage and maintain our IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. You’ll ensure long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization, maintain responsibility for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of computer software, hardware, and implement operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system. Your knowledge will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network. Your communication skills will come in handy as you provide guidance in the analysis and resolution of complex problems encountered by customers in their use of a wide variety of processing platforms, software, and network services. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 5+ years of experience with Windows administration

• 5+ years of experience with scripting and application packaging

• 5+ years of experience with managing server set up, deployment, patching, and maintenance

• Experience with security and privacy controls and the ATO process

• Experience in designing, setting up, updating, and maintaining the infrastructure and functionality of enterprise storage solutions and cloud computing systems, including AWS

• Ability to interact with customers and product owners, including with requirements collection and product demonstration in a JIRA environment

• Ability to fine tune client tenant space, including provisioning of Administrator accounts

• Ability to conduct root cause analysis, issue identification, and apply solutions or escalations

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

• Bachelor's degree  

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and Authorizing Official (AO) workflows

• Experience with agile project management frameworks and Atlassian products

• Experience with troubleshooting web application support in authoring and maintaining technical documentation

• Experience with SCCM to manage resources, software distribution, inventory, build software packages, and troubleshoot failed installations

• Knowledge of the standard DoD security protocols, risk assessments, and incident response, including NIST Risk Management Framework

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• Master's degree

• Information Security Certification, including CASP+, CISM, CCNP, or CISSP

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.

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

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.

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.