Infrastructure Systems Administrator

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a seasoned System Administrator and Cyber Analyst to install, configure, and manage RHEL and Windows systems across physical, virtual, and cloud environments. You will ensure cyber compliance, document configurations, and communicate risks and solutions to clients.

You will play a key role in maintaining and upgrading network infrastructure, applying patches, and supporting mission-critical operations for warfighter support across DoD programs.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with Linux systems engineering or administration.
• Experience with RHEL 8 or 9.
• Experience in shell scripting and automation.
• Experience with monitoring and cybersecurity tools (ACAS, STIG, SCAP, Nessus).
• Experience with virtualization technologies (VMware, Hypervisor, KVM).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of system hardening and networking concepts.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and manage RHEL and Windows operating systems.
• Ensure systems meet client needs and RMF compliance.
• Assess performance and author documentation for changes and troubleshooting.
• Communicate technical challenges and solutions to the client.
• Identify improvements in a mission-crucial network and document findings.

Skills

Linux systems engineering

RHEL 8/9

Shell scripting

Automation

Cybersecurity tools

ACAS Security Center

Nessus Scanner

VMware

KVM

Docker

Kubernetes

System hardening

Networking concepts

RMF compliance

TS/SCI clearance

Team collaboration

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

ACAS Security Center

STIG Viewer

SCAP

Nessus

VMware

KVM

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Job description

Join a culture of emplowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

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, patches, and conducting various scans to maintain cyber compliance. This combination of skill and action will help us build, field, and sustain next-gen sof tware 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 met rics into information and explaining their meaning.

This is an opportunity to apply and sharpen your systems administration and cybersecurity skill sets 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 teamwork through challenges and develop new met hodologies. 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:

7+ years of experience with Linux systems engineering or administration

Experience with RHEL 8 or 9

Experience in shell scripting and automation

Experience with monitoring and cybersecurity tools, including ACAS Security Center , Evaluate STIG, SCAP, STIG Viewer, or Nessus Scanner

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

Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

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.

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.

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, patches, and conducting various scans to maintain cyber compliance. This combination of skill and action will help us build, field, and sustain next-gen sof tware 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 met rics into information and explaining their meaning.

This is an opportunity to apply and sharpen your systems administration and cybersecurity skill sets 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 teamwork through challenges and develop new met hodologies. 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:

• 7+ years of experience with Linux systems engineering or administration

• Experience with RHEL 8 or 9

• Experience in shell scripting and automation

• Experience with monitoring and cybersecurity tools, including ACAS Security Center , Evaluate STIG, SCAP, STIG Viewer, or Nessus Scanner

• 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

• Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph

• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• 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.

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

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, 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.