Windows Systems Administrator – Hybrid IT & Security

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

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.