System and Network Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton • Annapolis Junction, MD

65d • $77,600 - $176,000

About The Position

A well-designed network is critical to move data and enable organizations to achieve their missions, but how can an organization make sure their network will fit their evolving needs? Crafting the right network, with the right equipment and software, requires a combination of technical skill and careful planning. That’s why we need you, an experienced network engineer who knows how to develop the exact network the DoD needs. As a network engineer on our team, you’ll use your experience in network design and architecture, system interoperability, OSI model, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding to support the nation’s defense and respond to evolving adversaries. You’ll upgrade or develop enterprise-wide infrastructure, troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, analyze current working infrastructures, and increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems. You’ll apply your expertise in routing and switching, integration of encryption gear, network design and architecture, system interoperability, IP engineering, network transport layers, multi-protocol label switching, gateway protocol, and virtual routing and forwarding as you join our team of problem-solvers to help the DoD evolve and deploy new capabilities and technologies. Your knowledge of network protocols, equipment, emerging technology, and configurations will come in handy as you optimize client operations and modernization. Using your experience in cryptographic equipment, cryptography, key management, software and hardware firewalls, Cisco hardware, Palo Alto firewalls, cloud migration, optical infrastructure networking, virtual routing and forwarding, and SolarWinds, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to clients on mission-critical projects. Using your technical curiosity and knowledge of industry standards, you’ll make an impact on national security missions.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with network or system administration.
• Experience with Linux, including maintaining RHEL, Rocky or Ubuntu.
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco networking switches.
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco routers.
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco FirePower Thread Defense firewalls.
• Ability to maintain software development infrastructure supporting multiple environments and networks in a fast-paced and highly technical environment.
• Ability to take initiative and make recommendations on existing infrastructures.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Security+ Certification and Networking certification, such as CCNA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience maintaining VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines (VMs).
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Docker Compose.
• Experience maintaining Network Appliance, such as Netapp for storage arrays or technologies.
• Experience maintaining a Windows 11, and maintaining a Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy environment.
• Experience with Oracle Hardware and Solaris OS, including x86 and SPARC.
• Experience facilitating or implementing Information Security Best Practices, including security compliance initiatives such as patching, IAVA remediation, and POA&M development.
• Experience with Splunk logging and NESSUS vulnerability scanning.
• Experience with Kanban or Agile methodologies, and project management applications, such as Jira or Redmine.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Upgrade or develop enterprise-wide infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Analyze current working infrastructures.
• Increase security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical network systems.
• Optimize client operations and modernization.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree