System Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton•Arlington, VA

About The Position

The Opportunity: Your combination of people skills and system administrator expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the technology supporting the Department of the Army? We’re looking for a system administrator who is a self-starter with a background in Windows or Linux administration, infrastructure or network operations, and project planning to help us manage an Intelligence Communications System enclave, as we help modernize and optimize intelligence capabilities to meet the nation’s demands. As a systems administrator on our project, you’ll directly engage our customers at varying levels of management, providing workstation and network support, as well as insight into improving the infrastructure by monitoring system performance, updating and patching critical systems, and providing configuration management. You’ll ensure the current infrastructure is secure, functional, and available by using Event Viewer or other Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) to address errors, warnings, and unusual activity. This is an opportunity to broaden your skillset in areas like project planning, information security, and asset management. Work with us and further your career as we help modernize and secure its intelligence capabilities that protect our nation from both internal and external threats. Join us. The world can’t wait.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in Windows, Linux, or Network Administration
Knowledge of Active Directory TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, and Group Policy Management
Knowledge of core switching and routing concepts
Ability to monitor and troubleshoot network and system performance, availability, and security using tools such as Event Viewer, Performance Monitor, Splunk, or SolarWinds
Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
TS/SCI clearance
HS diploma or GED
IAT Level II Certification
Microsoft, Linux, Cloud, or Cisco Computing Environment Certification

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of PowerShell scripting for administration, automation, and reporting
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines under pressure
Ability to apply updates, patches, and configuration changes in compliance with IT policies and change management processes
Ability to collaborate with security teams to ensure systems meet compliance and vulnerability remediation requirements
Ability to document processes, configurations, and scripts to support operational transparency and knowledge sharing
Bachelor’s degree in IT or Cyber field
IAT Level III Certification

Responsibilities

Providing workstation and network support
Improving the infrastructure by monitoring system performance
Updating and patching critical systems
Providing configuration management
Ensuring the current infrastructure is secure, functional, and available by using Event Viewer or other Security Incident and Event Management (SIEM) to address errors, warnings, and unusual activity