Server Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton; Fort Meade (MD); On-site; USD 87,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Fort Meade, MD is seeking a Server Administrator to manage Windows and Linux servers, virtual machines, and security practices across IT infrastructure. You will help design scalable, secure systems and optimize remote access, while following best practices for patching and monitoring.

The role emphasizes hands-on administration, system hardening, and collaboration with teams to implement reliable, secure, and compliant services for Booz Allen’s clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in server administration, Linux administration, or infrastructure operations.
• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers.
• Experience provisioning, managing, and troubleshooting virtual machines.
• Experience with OS patching, upgrades, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Linux commands, file systems, permissions, processes, services, and system logs.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP networking, DNS, SSH, routing, and firewall fundamentals.

Skills

Linux administration

Networking (TCP/IP)

Security best practices

Vulnerability remediation

OS patching

SSH familiarity

RHEL administration

Education

HS diploma or GED

RHCSA or RHCE (nice to have)

Tools

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Microsoft Hyper-V

KVM

Red Hat Virtualization

Ansible

SAN/NAS storage

ITIL processes

Job description

Server Administrator

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big-picture thinking to make an impact at Booz Allen? 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.

The Opportunity:

Booz Allen is seeking a skilled Windows System Administrator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Windows servers and Desktops, as well as experience managing Windows and automation. This role involves managing and maintaining our IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security. As a Systems Administrator on our team, you have the chance to design systems in support of Booz Allen. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize our IT infrastructure. Grow your skills by merging system administration and best security practices to create a scalable and secure remote access system. Help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience in server administration, Linux administration, or infrastructure operations
• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) servers
• Experience provisioning, managing, and troubleshooting virtual machines
• Experience with OS patching, upgrades, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Linux commands, file systems, permissions, processes, services, and system logs
• Knowledge of TCP and IP networking, DNS, SSH, routing, and firewall fundamentals
• Knowledge of security best practices and vulnerability remediation
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper‑V, KVM, or Red Hat Virtualization
• Experience with Ansible or other configuration management and automation tools
• Experience with SAN and NAS storage, shared storage, and virtual machine backup solutions
• Experience with ITIL processes and enterprise change management
• Knowledge of enterprise monitoring tools and centralized logging solutions
• Knowledge of high availability, clustering, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE)

Salary

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 $86,900.00 to $198,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership’s expectations and the needs of the role. Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full‑time at a 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.

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