IT Systems Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to advance aerospace and national defense systems. You will shape development across multiple domains, translating real-world needs into technical specs and delivering customer-focused engineering solutions.

The role emphasizes Linux/Windows, cloud platforms, networking, and security. A security clearance is required, with bachelor’s and preferred engineering master’s degrees and relevant certifications enhancing eligibility.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in systems administration.
• Experience analyzing IT systems and applications against SRG or STIG requirements.
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing applications.
• Experience with Linux or Windows operating systems.
• Experience with cloud providers such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Experience with networking and cybersecurity.
• Secret clearance; Bachelor’s degree.
• Master’s degree in Engineering; related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Shape development and upgrades of aerospace systems across defense, civilian, and space domains.
• Translate real-world needs into technical specifications for customer-focused solutions.
• Collaborate on designing and evolving systems with advanced technology.

Skills

Systems administration

IT security standards

App deployment

Linux

Windows

Cloud platforms

Networking

Cybersecurity

Security clearance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree in Engineering

OCSMP Certification

Cloud+ or AWS Solutions Architect Associate

CSEP/ASEP Certification

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

CloudFormation

Bash

PowerShell

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.

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in aerospace and national defense? 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 an IT Systems Administrator on our team, you’ll have the chance to shape the development and upgrades of aerospace systems across multiple defense, civilian, and space domains. Your customer will t rus t you to not only design and develop thesesystems, butalso evolve them with advanced technology solutions.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in systems administration
• Experience analyzing IT systems and applications against SRG or STIG requirements
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing applications
• Experience withLinuxor Windowsoperating systems
• Experience withcloudproviders such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with networking and cybersecurity

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with requirements and architecture development across the systems development lifecycle
• Experience performing analysis studies in a modeling and simulation environment
• Experience supporting aerospace systems engineering activities
• Experience with automationplatforms such as Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and PowerShell
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• UML or SysML OMG Certified Systems Modelling Professional ( OCSMP ) Certification
• Cloud Certification such as Cloud+ or AWS Solutions Architect Asso cia te Certification
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional CSEP or ASEP 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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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.

IT Systems Administrator

The Opportunity:

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in aerospace and national defense? 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 an IT Systems Administrator on our team, you’ll have the chance to shape the development and upgrades of aerospace systems across multiple defense, civilian, and space domains. Your customer will t rus t you to not only design and develop thesesystems, butalso evolve them with advanced technology solutions.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 7+ years of experience in systems administration
• Experience analyzing IT systems and applications against SRG or STIG requirements
• Experience building, deploying, maintaining, and optimizing applications
• Experience withLinuxor Windowsoperating systems
• Experience withcloudproviders such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Experience with networking and cybersecurity
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with requirements and architecture development across the systems development lifecycle
• Experience performing analysis studies in a modeling and simulation environment
• Experience supporting aerospace systems engineering activities
• Experience with automationplatforms such as Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation
• Experience with scripting languages such as Bash and PowerShell
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Master’s degree in Engineering
• UML or SysML OMG Certified Systems Modelling Professional ( OCSMP ) Certification
• Cloud Certification such as Cloud+ or AWS Solutions Architect Asso cia te Certification
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional CSEP or ASEP 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 $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (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 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.