Network Operation Center Engineer, Senior

BOOZ ALLEN HAMILTON INTERNATIONAL (U.K.) LTD; Columbia (MD); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in cybersecurity is seeking a Senior Network Operation Center Engineer to bring technical expertise and people skills to diagnose problems and drive operations. The successful candidate will oversee infrastructure functionality and enhance network performance using automation tools while providing mentorship to junior staff in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Linux experience required.
• System engineering or administration background needed.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure infrastructure functionality and monitor network performance.
• Identify improvements using Ansible and Docker.
• Lead and mentor team members in network modernization.

Skills

Linux

System engineering

Virtual Machine Management

Advanced troubleshooting

Automation tools

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or IAT Level II Certification

Tools

Ansible

Docker

Jira

Confluence

Job description

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Job Details

Remote Work: Hybrid

Job Number: R0220275

Location: Columbia, MD, US

Overview

Your combination of people skills and technical expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. We are seeking a systems administrator specializing in Red Hat Enterprise Linux to support global missions focused on cyberspace threat elimination. You will ensure infrastructure functionality, monitor network performance, and identify improvements using tools like Ansible, Docker, and others. Leadership and mentoring are also key aspects of this role, helping to modernize the network and support the DoD’s defend-forward mission.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of Linux experience
• System engineering or administration background
• Experience with Linux system administration and Virtual Machine Management
• Jira and Confluence familiarity
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Preferred Skills

• Advanced troubleshooting skills with network, firewall, system, and application issues
• Experience provisioning virtual infrastructure and using automation tools
• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or IAT Level II Certification

Additional Information

This position may require security investigations and eligibility for access to classified information. Compensation ranges from $77,600 to $176,000 annually. The role supports a flexible work model, either remote, hybrid, or onsite, depending on the listing.

Applicants will be expected to participate in video interviews and assessments, with identity verification procedures in place.

Equal Opportunity

We are committed to an inclusive environment and equal opportunity employment.