Systems Administrator

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

Join a culture of empowerment and connectivity.

Develop your craft

Learn the skills you need to accelerate your career.

Discover benefits that your life and work.

Innovate with intention

Build mission-ready tech that protects the nation.

Your combination of people skills and system administrator expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. We’re looking for a system administrator specializing in Linux-based systems to help us support a new client.

As a system administrator on our project, you’ll ensure the current infrastructure is functional and available while constantly looking for ways to improve it. You’ll provide your customers insight into their network through monitoring and performance management.

Your system administrator expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network. You’ll help your team better understand the network by turning metrics into information and explaining their meaning.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

10+ years of experience in systems administration

5+ yearsof experience with systems administration on Linux operating systems

Ability to support daily operational requirements of computer network systems including workstation, file servers, and web servers

Ability toinstall hardware and software, perform systems upgrades, manage network accounts, and support network security, web page design, interface and updates, and local system design documentation

Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and implement network security tools including firewalls, anti-virus, and intrusion detection services

Ability to train staff on software applicable to their position, assist customers with information technology, monitor hardware and software system configuration, and provide instruction on computers and applications

TS/SCI clearance

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (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.

Systems Administrator

The Opportunity:

Your combination of people skills and system administrator expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. We’re looking for a system administrator specializing in Linux-based systems to help us support a new client.

As a system administrator on our project, you’ll ensure the current infrastructure is functional and available while constantly looking for ways to improve it. You’ll provide your customers insight into their network through monitoring and performance management.

Your system administrator expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network. You’ll help your team better understand the network by turning metrics into information and explaining their meaning.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience in systems administration

• 5+ yearsof experience with systems administration on Linux operating systems

• Ability to support daily operational requirements of computer network systems including workstation, file servers, and web servers

• Ability toinstall hardware and software, perform systems upgrades, manage network accounts, and support network security, web page design, interface and updates, and local system design documentation

• Ability to maintain, troubleshoot, and implement network security tools including firewalls, anti-virus, and intrusion detection services

• Ability to train staff on software applicable to their position, assist customers with information technology, monitor hardware and software system configuration, and provide instruction on computers and applications

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Information Systems

• IAT Level II certification

• Linuxcertification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (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 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, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or 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.