Data Center Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Belcamp (MD); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Maryland is seeking a Data Center Engineer to design, install, configure, and maintain IT infrastructure, and to monitor and troubleshoot complex issues.

The role includes mentoring team members and possibly supervising staff, with a focus on Linux/Unix/Windows administration, VMware and server build expertise, and security awareness, including required secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Secret clearance is required.
• 3+ years of systems network engineer experience.
• 3+ years in data center management and server build/configuration.
• 3+ years of Linux, Unix, and Windows administration.
• VMware installation and configuration experience.
• Experience with IP, VPN, switches, routers, and basic internet security.
• Ability to mentor and supervise team members.

Responsibilities

• Designs, installs, configures, and maintains IT infrastructure.
• Monitors and troubleshoots problems to meet business needs.
• Develops innovative solutions to complex problems.
• Mentors and may supervise team members.

Skills

Systems Network Engineer

IP networking

VPN

Switch configuration

Router setup

Internet security

Data center management

Linux administration

Unix administration

Windows administration

VMware

Server configuration

Security clearance

Cloud architectures

Cloud technologies

Security certifications

AI fundamentals

TS/SCI clearance

CISCO Certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree

Security clearance

Job description

Data Center Engineer

Designs, installs, configures, and maintains the organization's IT infrastructure to meet the business needs; monitors and troubleshoots problems. Applies advanced skills, extensive technical expertise, and full industry knowledge. Develops innovative solutions to complex problems. Works without considerable direction. Mentors and may supervise team members.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience as a Systems Network Engineer
• 3+ years of experience with Internet Protocol (IP), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Switch, Router standup, configuration and general Internet Security capabilities
• 3+ years of experience with Lab or data center management
• 3+ years of experience with Linux, Unix, and Windows Administration
• 3+ years of experience with VMWare installation and configuration
• 3+ years of experience with building and configuring servers
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience in building cloud to on-prem architectures
• Knowledge of Cloud technologies
• TS/SCI clearance
• CISCO Certifications
• Security Certifications
• AI fundamentals Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; 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

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

• 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.