Linux System Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton • Colorado Springs, CO

5h • $61,900 - $141,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Booz Allen is seeking a Linux System Administrator specializing in compliance with industry-standard information security controls. The role involves managing and maintaining IT infrastructure to support optimal performance and security across a mission-critical network. The administrator will use experience with servers, desktops, Linux operating systems, and automation to identify problems and improvement opportunities, and communicate the meaning of metrics to others. The position is hybrid and based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Travel of up to 25% is required. Applicants must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience in a Linux system administration role.
• Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools such as Nessus or Qualys.
• Experience analyzing vulnerability scan results and prioritizing remediation efforts.
• Knowledge of security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, defense STIGs, or CIS Benchmarks.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II-compliant certification, such as Security+ CE.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with compliance frameworks in DoD or federal environments.
• Experience working in research or laboratory environments.
• Experience with enterprise security tools such as ACAS, Splunk, or SIEM platforms.
• Experience with Canonical Ubuntu Pro or Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) or Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes.
• TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain IT infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network.
• Analyze vulnerability scan results and prioritize remediation efforts.
• Translate metrics into information and articulate their meaning.

Benefits

• Health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care.
• Recognition awards for exceptional performance and demonstration of company values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED