Senior Linux Systems Administrator (TS/SCI)

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Charleston, SC is seeking a systems administrator specializing in Linux to support a mission-critical network and keep infrastructure functional and available. You will monitor performance, turn metrics into actionable insights, and identify improvement opportunities while collaborating with the team.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a master's degree in a relevant field, and hands-on experience with servers, security tools, and network design documentation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems administration.
• 5+ years of experience with Linux operating systems.
• Support daily operational requirements of computer network systems.
• Install hardware/software, perform upgrades, manage accounts, and support security.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and implement network security tools.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering/computer field.
• IAT Level II certification.
• Linux certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure current infrastructure is functional and available.
• Provide customers insight into their network through monitoring and performance management.
• Identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network.
• Turn metrics into information and explain their meaning.

Skills

Linux systems

System administration

Network security

IAT Level II

Linux certification

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Master’s degree in Electronics Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Engineering

Master’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree in Information Systems

Tools

Firewalls

Anti-virus

Intrusion detection systems

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton in Charleston, SC is seeking a systems administrator specializing in Linux to support a mission-critical network and keep infrastructure functional and available. You will monitor performance, turn metrics into actionable insights, and identify improvement opportunities while collaborating with the team.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, a master's degree in a relevant field, and hands-on experience with servers, security tools, and network design documentation.