Server Administrator
About The Position
Booz Allen is seeking a skilled Windows System Administrator to manage and maintain IT infrastructure for optimal performance and security. The role involves designing systems, evaluating and modernizing infrastructure, and applying system administration and security best practices to create scalable, secure remote access systems. The administrator will translate customer needs into technical specifications and support customer-focused engineering solutions. The posting identifies the role as hybrid, with work at a Booz Allen or customer facility in alignment with leadership expectations and role needs. Locations listed include Fort Meade, Maryland, and additional locations in Columbus, Ohio; Ford Island, Hawaii; Hill AFB, Utah; Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania; Pensacola, Florida; San Antonio, Texas; Scott AFB, Illinois; and Tinker AFB, Oklahoma.
Requirements
- At least 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 operating system 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.
- Knowledge of security best practices and vulnerability remediation.
- Secret clearance required; selected applicants will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for classified information access.
- High school diploma or GED.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM, or Red Hat Virtualization.
- Experience with Ansible or other configuration management and automation tools.
- Experience with SAN and NAS storage, shared storage, and virtual machine backup solutions.
- Experience with ITIL processes and enterprise change management.
- Knowledge of enterprise monitoring tools and centralized logging solutions.
- Knowledge of high availability, clustering, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certification.
Responsibilities
- Administer and maintain IT infrastructure to support optimal performance and security.
- Provision, manage, and troubleshoot virtual machines.
- Perform operating system patching and upgrades, monitor performance, and troubleshoot issues.
- Evaluate and modernize IT infrastructure.
- Apply system administration and security best practices to develop scalable, secure remote access systems.
- Translate customer needs into technical specifications and support engineering solutions.
Benefits
- Health, life, and disability benefits.
- 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. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week regularly are eligible for Booz Allen benefit programs; employees below that threshold are eligible for select offerings, excluding health benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
