The Challenge:
Your combination of people skills and technical expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. With so much relying on complex systems, a skilled systems administrator can be the difference that makes a project successful. What if you could use those skills to improve the technology supporting multiple research and development projects for our government clients? We’re looking for a systems administrator with knowledge of Windows administration in a virtualized environment. You must be able work both independently and as part of a team to help us maintain and improve the networks and systems we support, providing the client with a functional and secure platform for analysis and development.

As a systems administrator on our project, you’ll maintain responsibility for activities related to system operations and administration. You’ll help to design and implement improvements to hardware and software architecture and configurations, create and modify scripts used for system administration in languages, including Bash and PowerShell, maintain and provide life cycle support for deployed systems, including troubleshooting issues, creating or maintaining software baseline, and assisting with software configuration control, and maintain source code and scripts in standard location for team access and review. You’ll perform Windows system setup and management for both physical and virtual Operating Systems (OS), including provisioning, configuration, patching and update management, and platform securing or hardening. You’ll help customers to overcome challenges by recommending improvements to existing components and processes, create and maintain all appropriate documentation, and document and support configuration management processes. You’ll provide your customers with insight into their network through monitoring and performance management. Your technical expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement, communicate those needs to the team, work through challenges, and develop new methodologies together. Join our team and solve daily challenges.

Empower change with us.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience with Windows desktop and server systems administration
• Experience in supporting end users with computer hardware and software issues
• Experience with Windows Active Directory and troubleshooting issues related to Active Directory topology and related features in a domain environment
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with virtualization, including VMware ESXi
• Experience with configuration management and patch management
• Experience with data backup and recovery solutions
• Experience with system imaging
• Experience with creating and maintaining technical documentation
• Knowledge of network configuration, including switch configuration, VLANs, and subnetting
• Possession of excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor’s degree Information Systems, CS, or Engineering
• CASP Certification

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.

Build Your Career:

When you join Booz Allen, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other specialists doing similar work across multiple markets. You’ll share successful methodologies and work through challenges as you gain experience and mentoring to develop your career. In addition, you will have access to a wealth of training resources through our Engineering & Science University, an online learning portal where you can access more than 5000 tech courses, certifications and books. Build your technical skills through hands-on training on the latest tools and tech from our in-house experts. Pursuing certifications? Take advantage of our tuition assistance, onsite courses, vendor relationships, and a network of experts who can give you helpful tips. We’ll help you develop the career you want as you chart your own course for success.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $73,100.00 to $166,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

EEO Commitment

We’re an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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