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Booz Allen Hamilton

Linux System Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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The Opportunity On our team, you'll support the client's Security Operations mission. This includes the deployment, operation, administration, troubleshooting, updating, securing, and maintenance of all systems, software, and infrastructure that enable enterprise cybersecurity capabilities across the client and its Operating Divisions (OpDivs). You'll operate, maintain, and administer existing network and systems architectures, and perform network administration including hardware, software, physical cabling, and IP address management. As a System Administrator, you'll support a broad range of technical environments and responsibilities, including networking and security devices, circuits, automated systems, servers, client computers, applications, databases, voice systems, helpdesk support, asset and inventory management, and field technical support. Join us. The world can't wait.

Job Number: R0228123 Linux System Administrator Qualifications

10+ years of experience with Linux or UNIX systems and the complex interoperability between Linux, UNIX, and Windows

Experience with designing, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server environments v8-v9, ensuring their reliability, security, and optimal performance

Experience with creating, implementing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and utilizing advanced scripting in tools, such as BASH, Perl, JavaScript, or Python, to automate or simplify tasks, enhance system functionalities, and troubleshoot issues

Experience with Task Automation, Package Management related to installs and updates across geographically disperse environments, NFTables, Firewalld, or IPTables, ISC2 BIND DNS, TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, Postfix/SMTP Relay, Linux Server Administration, Linux Server Clustering, NFSv3/NFSv4, PXE boot, and SELinux

Ability to maintain detailed documentation for system designs, configurations, processes, and service records

Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to support IT infrastructure projects, providing expert guidance and technical leadership

Ability to lead and mentor junior team members in best practices and technical challenges

Ability to participate in a 24/7/365 on call rotation

Public Trust

Bachelor’s degree

Nice to Have

Experience with security hardening framework standards and regulations from Center for Internet Security (CIS) Control 4, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-53 Revision 5, and the DoD’s Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Experience with Mirantis Container Runtime/Docker, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and GitLab

Experience with Task Automation using Ansible and RHEL Satellite preferred

Ability to organize and work independently or as part of a team

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve LAN/WAN connections, performance and throughput issues, and other related network problems

Ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Ability to analyze development and implementation requirements, make appropriate modifications to existing systems, and prepare specifications based on customer requests

Ability to pay strict attention to detail

Possession of excellent problem-solving skills

Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) and Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) certifications

Vetting Applicants selected will be subject to a government investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements of the U.S. government client; Public Trust determination is required.

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. 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 $77,500.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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

Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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