Senior Linux Systems Engineer - Secure Ops & Cloud

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

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a seasoned systems administrator to install and maintain secure infrastructure for mission-critical networks, ensuring high availability and reliability for customers. You will monitor performance, implement patches, and optimize systems to meet stringent security and uptime requirements.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on Linux administration, virtualization expertise with VMware ESXi, and experience with IaC tools like SaltStack or Ansible.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with systems administration.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or CentOS.
• Experience with managing virtual machines and VMware ESXi.
• Knowledge of Linux iptables, networking configuration, and DNS.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570.1 IAT Level II Compliant Certification within 60 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Install systems on dedicated infrastructure, ensure infrastructure is functional and available.
• Update and patch critical systems.
• Provide customers with insight into their network through monitoring and performance management.
• Identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network.
• Accomplish work without considerable direction.

Skills

Systems administration

RHEL/CentOS

VMware ESXi

iptables

Networking

DNS

TS/SCI Clearance with polygraph

IAT Level II Certification

Python

YAML

JSON

AWS CloudFormation

SaltStack

Ansible

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

SaltStack

Ansible

Job description

Booz Allen Hamilton seeks a seasoned systems administrator to install and maintain secure infrastructure for mission-critical networks, ensuring high availability and reliability for customers. You will monitor performance, implement patches, and optimize systems to meet stringent security and uptime requirements.

Ideal candidates bring hands-on Linux administration, virtualization expertise with VMware ESXi, and experience with IaC tools like SaltStack or Ansible.