Systems Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton; Arlington Heights (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Administrator to maintain and modernize critical network infrastructure supporting Army training and simulations. You will manage networking, security updates, and vulnerability responses while collaborating with customers and teammates to plan, test, and implement improvements.

The role requires at least 2+ years in network administration, an IAT Level II Security+ CE certification, and the ability to obtain a security clearance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience implementing and managing network policies, procedures, and standards and enforcing security procedures
• Experience monitoring, analyzing, troubleshooting, and evaluating hardware, software, and network problems
• Knowledge of new technologies related to computer networking and new hardware or software products for system enhancements
• Ability to meet with clients to plan, analyze, design, and test computer applications to ensure that computer software and applications adhere to the organizational plan
• IAT Level II Security+ CE Certification
• HS diploma or GED required

Responsibilities

• Ensure current infrastructure is functional and available
• Identify, implement, and apply improvements to optimize infrastructure performance
• Monitor network performance and plan capacity growth
• Patch and update critical systems with latest technology and best practices
• Support Joint Land Component Constructive Capabilities integration and modernization efforts

Skills

Networking

IA & Vulnerability

Security updates

Client meetings

Secret clearance

IAT Level II Security+ CE

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

Systems Administrator

The Opportunity: Your combination of people skills and technical expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the technology supporting the Emerging Threat, Training and Readiness Capability for the US Army? We’re looking for a Systems Administrator that has a commanding knowledge of Networking, who specializes in Information Assurance and Vulnerability Alerts, software and security updates, and solid background in Integrated Network Architecture to help us support U.S. Army Training and Simulations. As a Systems Administrator on our team, you will ensure the current infrastructure is functional and continually available, look for ways to make improvements to the infrastructure better, and using the latest technology and the best implementation strategies to update and patch critical systems. Your technical expertise will be vital as you evaluate and modernize the Joint Land Component Constructive Capabilities in a Multi-Unified Resolution Federation. You’ll develop your skills in system integration and administration as well as local and wide area networking support and technology while gaining experience executing network planning to manage growth and development. You will grow your skills by monitoring network performance and exploring performance improvement opportunities to create future needs and capabilities of our client. Join our team and help turn requirements into accomplishments that drive change. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 2+ years of experience implementing and managing network policies, procedures, and standards and enforcing security procedures
• Experience monitoring, analyzing, troubleshooting, and evaluating hardware, software, and network problems
• Knowledge of new technologies related to computer networking and new hardware or software products for system enhancements
• Ability to meet with clients to plan, analyze, design, and test computer applications to ensure that computer software and applications adhere to the organizational plan
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• IAT Level II Security+ CE Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience researching and recommending network and server hardware and software for large complex networks
• Experience with SharePoint services and Linux RHEL 5
• Experience installing, designing, configuring, and maintaining system hardware and software
• Knowledge of Military Operations
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Ability to develop, maintain, and administer network support and analyze archiving procedures
• Possession of excellent oral and written communication skills
• Windows 10 OS CE Certification and Windows Server 2016 CE Certification

Clearance

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

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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.

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Work Model

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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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