Linux System Administrator

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 your hardware and software skills to improve the technology supporting the aerospace industry? With so much relying on complex systems, a skilled Systems Administrator can be the difference that makes a project successful. We're looking for a Linux Systems Administrator with specialized knowledge of modern compute technologies who can help us push new capabilities onto the most complex weapon systems in the world.

Your system administrator expertise will be vital as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical network. You'll help your team better understand the network by turning metrics into information and explaining their meaning.

We focus on growing as a team, so you'll share your expertise through leadership and mentoring as you help the team work through challenges and develop new methodologies. As a System Administrator, you'll identify new opportunities to modernize the network so your clients achieve their goals. Work with us and resolve daily challenges as we improve complex weapon systems.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years experience as a Linux admin, including operating in a command-line only environment

• Experience with cluster orchestration tools, such as Kubernetes

• Experience with technologies, such as VMWare to create snapshots for testing deployments

• Ability to write Infrastructure as Code for the development of advanced scripts to automate capabilities, including technologies, such as Ansible, Python, Bash, and Terraform

• Secret Clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with pipeline tools, such as GitHub or GitLab

• Experience with deploying to air-gapped systems

• Experience with security scanning tools, configuring their use, and working with teams to fix vulnerabilities

• Knowledge of applying STIGs to harden OS and SW installations

• Security+ Certification

• Top Secret Clearance

• Master's degree

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Secret clearance is required.

Create Your Career:

Grow With Us

Your growth matters to us-that's why we offer a variety of ways for you to develop your career. With professional and leadership development opportunities like upskilling programs, tuition reimbursement, mentoring, and firm-sponsored networking, you can chart a unique and fulfilling career path on your own terms.

A Place Where You Belong

Diverse perspectives cultivate collective ingenuity. Booz Allen's culture of respect, equity, and opportunity means that, here, you are free to bring your whole self to work. With an array of business resource groups and other opportunities for connection, you'll build your community in no time.

Support Your Well-Being

Our comprehensive benefits package includes wellness programs with HSA contributions, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) match, and more. With these benefits, plus the option for flexible schedules and remote and hybrid locations, we'll support you as you pursue a balanced, fulfilling life-at work and at home.

Your Candidate Journey

At Booz Allen, we know our people are what propel us forward, and we value relationships most of all. Here, we've compiled a list of resources so you'll know what to expect as we forge a connection with you during your journey as a candidate with us.

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.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you'll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

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.