Lead Systems Admin - Remote Monitoring & Modernization

Booz Allen Hamilton; Annapolis, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to guide a team in monitoring, performance management, and modernization of a critical network. You will turn metrics into insights, mentor teammates, and drive improvements across the software pipeline and operations.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a Bachelor’s degree or 15+ years of equivalent experience, and extensive Linux/Unix administration. Expect a senior, high-responsibility position with strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required or 15+ years of systems administrator experience in lieu of degree.
• 10+ years of systems administrator experience preferred.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a systems administrator team.
• Monitor and drive performance improvements in a critical network.
• Translate metrics into actionable information for modernization opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Monitoring

Performance management

Team mentoring

GOTS software experience

Linux/Unix administration

Security clearance TS/SCI + polygraph

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Jenkins

Nexus

Docker

Nifi

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Lead Systems Administrator to guide a team in monitoring, performance management, and modernization of a critical network. You will turn metrics into insights, mentor teammates, and drive improvements across the software pipeline and operations.

The role requires TS/SCI with polygraph, a Bachelor’s degree or 15+ years of equivalent experience, and extensive Linux/Unix administration. Expect a senior, high-responsibility position with strong leadership.