Infrastructure Systems Administrator

The Opportunity:
Your combination of people skills and system administrator and cybersecurity expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the technology supporting warfighters? We’re looking for a system administrator who is comfortable installing, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems across physical, virtual, and cloud-based environments. In addition, you’re comfortable applying systems updates and patches, and conducting various scans to maintain cyber compliance. This combination of skill and action will help us build, field, and sustain next-generation software solutions for the client and deploy cybersecurity solutions that can be leveraged across the Department of War.

As a system administrator and cyber analyst on our project, you’ll install, configure, and manage RHEL and Windows operating systems to ensure that they meet client needs while also being compliant with Risk Management Framework (RMF). You will assess and manage system performance, while also authoring documentation to capture configuration changes, procedure updates, and troubleshooting guides as needed. As a client-facing asset, you provide direct communications to the client to articulate technical challenges, risks, and solution options that are executable and affordable. 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 apply and sharpen your systems administration and cybersecurity skillsets while also becoming a critical asset that is responsible for both maintaining and upgrading system networks. We focus on growing as a team, so you’ll share your expertise through leadership as you help the team work through challenges and develop new methodologies. As a system administration 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 lethality, awareness, and decision-making across the battle space.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 10+ years of experience with Linux systems engineering or administration
• Experience with RHEL 8 or 9, and shell scripting and automation
• Experience with AWS
• Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMWare, Hypervisor, or KVM
• Experience with containerization, including Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes
• Knowledge of system hardening, security best practices, and networking concepts, including IPv4, SSH, and firewalls
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED
• Ability to obtain a DoD 8140 Certification such as Security+, CASP, CISSP, CCSP, CCNA, or GCSA Certification, within 6 months of start date

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with monitoring and cybersecurity tools, including ACAS Security Center, Evaluate STIG, SCAP, STIG Viewer, or Nessus Scanner
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Experience with threat intelligence platforms and incident response frameworks
• Knowledge of changes in RHEL 10
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent Certification

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 with polygraph 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 hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.