Systems Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Systems Engineer to design, test, and deploy architectures including VMware ESXi, Windows domains, and Linux servers. You will install, configure, and troubleshoot applications on Windows and Linux servers, and develop documentation while performing security testing to support risk management processes.

The role requires DoD STIGs experience, PKI knowledge, and the ability to travel up to 25%. A Secret clearance and a Bachelor's degree are required.

Qualifications

• Experience setting up and configuring Linux servers.
• Experience with Windows management services (SCCM/WSUS/SQL).
• Knowledge of DoD STIGs for securing Windows/Linux/VMware.

Responsibilities

• Design, test, and deploy architectures including VMware ESXi infrastructure.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot applications on Windows and Linux servers.
• Develop and document security testing for risk management processes.

Skills

Linux server setup

Windows SCCM/WSUS/SQL

DoD STIGs hardening

PKI knowledge (X.509)

Visio network diagrams

Travel 25%

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware ESXi

PKI tooling

Job description

Job Number: R0250888

Systems Engineer

The Opportunity:

Design, test, and deploy architectures, including VMWare ESXi infrastructure, Windows domains, and Linux servers. Develop and design documentation and conduct technical information system security testing in support of the appropriate security risk management processes using security assessment and technical testing efforts to identify and patch vulnerabilities to the systems being developed. Install, configure, and troubleshoot applications running on Windows and Linux server operating systems. Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamentals of data center design best practices, rackmount equipment installation and maintenance, cable management, network attached storage, direct attached storage, and storage protocols.

You Have:

• Experience setting up and configuring Linux servers
• Experience building and configuring Windows management services, including SCCM, WSUS, SQL, and Task Flows within SCCM
• Experience hardening Windows servers, Linux servers, and VMWare using Department of Defense (DoD) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Knowledge of PKI implementation, including X.509 certificates and certificate authorities
• Ability to accurately depict network diagrams using Microsoft Visio
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience working in coordination with the commercial mobile industry to assess mobile technologies for the U.S. government
• Experience working in classified spaces to implement solutions
• Experience implementing certificate-based encryption on network devices
• Experience building out and configuring PKI or certificate authority solutions
• Knowledge of CSfC Capability Packages (CPs)
• Ability to independently initiate, manage, execute, and report tasks
• Ability to communicate complex network principles and designs to clients
• VMWare Certified Professional or Microsoft Certified Solution Developer Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret 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 $99,000.00 to $225,000.00 (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.