Systems Engineer, Mid

Booz Allen Hamilton; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton in Colorado Springs seeks a Mid-level Systems Engineer to support modernization, automation, and secure delivery of Windows-based enterprise IT capabilities.

You will gain hands-on experience with PowerShell automation, system hardening, patch management, and security operations in a DoD-aligned environment, working with senior engineers to improve reliability and security of enterprise systems.

Qualifications

• Windows Server administration experience (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, Group Policy).
• PowerShell scripting for automation, management, and reporting.
• Experience patch management, software deployment, and system hardening.
• Endpoint security practices, vulnerability remediation, and compliance.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and VLANs.
• Ability to document configurations, procedures, and runbooks.
• Secret clearance is required.
• HS diploma or GED.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, including CompTIA Security+ CE.

Responsibilities

• Administer core Windows services and enterprise systems.
• Develop automation solutions and improve reliability and security.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and IT leadership in a DoD-aligned environment.

Skills

Windows Server

PowerShell scripting

Patch management

Endpoint security

Networking concepts

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Education

HS diploma or GED

DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, including CompTIA Security+ CE

Tools

Omnissa Horizon Horizon VDI

Azure (Azure AD/Entra ID, Azure VMs)

Azure DevOps / CI/CD / IaC

SIEM tools / endpoint protection / vulnerability scanning

Job description

Systems Engineer, Mid The Opportunity: Join a mission-focused team supporting the modernization, automation, and secure delivery of enterprise IT capabilities. As a Systems Administrator, you will help maintain and evolve our Windows-based infrastructure while developing hands‑on experience with PowerShell automation, system hardening, and security operations in a structured, DoD‑aligned environment. You will work alongside senior engineers and IT leadership to administer core Windows services, build automation solutions, and support the reliability and security of enterprise systems. This role provides a real growth path — with the opportunity to deepen your skills in cloud services, DevOps tooling, and infrastructure automation as you mature in the position. Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have

• Experience administering Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, and Group Policy
• Experience with PowerShell scripting for automation, system management, and reporting
• Experience supporting patch management, software deployment, and system hardening activities
• Experience with endpoint security practices, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities
• Knowledge of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, firewalls, and VLANs
• Ability to follow through on issues to resolution, troubleshoot, and pay strict attention to detail
• Ability to document configurations, procedures, and runbooks
• Secret clearance
• HS diploma or GED
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, including CompTIA Security+ CE

Nice If You Have

• Experience with Omnissa Horizon VDI environments including configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting virtual desktop infrastructures to ensure optimal performance for users
• Experience with Microsoft Azure — Azure AD or Entra ID, Azure Virtual Machines, or Azure resource administration
• Experience with Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipeline concepts, or infrastructure-as-code
• Experience with SIEM tools, endpoint protection platforms, or vulnerability scanning solutions
• Experience with Agile team workflows and ceremonies
• Possession of strong verbal and written communication skills
• 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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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

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Work Model

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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.

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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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