Systems Administrator, Senior

Systems Administrator, SeniorThe Opportunity:Your combination of people skills and technical expertise makes you the team hero, solving one problem after another. What if you could use those skills to improve the technology supporting satellite communications (SATCOM) systems? We’re looking for a Windows systems administrator to help us secure SATCOM systems and deploy networking solutions throughout the SATCOM community to directly support warfighters every day.As a systems administrator on our project, you’ll maintain critical infrastructure. You’ll provide customers your insight into their network through monitoring and performance management. Your technical 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. This is an opportunity to broaden your skillset into areas like cloud computing. We focus on growing as a team, so you’ll share your expertise through leadership and mentoring as you help the teamwork through challenges and develop new methodologies. As a technical leader, you’ll identify new opportunities to modernize the network to help your customers meet their needs. Join our team and solve daily challenges as we improve law enforcement.Join us. The world can’t wait.You Have:8+ years of experience in system administration such as troubleshooting, root cause analysis, maintaining system performance, or managing user accounts and permissionExperience managing operating systems such as Windows or Linux, and server administration, virtualization, and performing Active Directory administrationExperience establishing and maintaining Microsoft group policyExperience writing technical documentation such as test plans, test procedures, SOPs, or implementation guides for usersExperience performing Windows or Linux User managementExperience conducting virtual machine management with VMware or Microsoft Hyper-VExperience with automated patch installation such as WSUSAbility to work in dynamic environmentSecret clearanceHS diploma or GEDNice If You Have:Experience supporting the DoD networks or satellite communications networksKnowledge of DoD Certificate Authority or Public Key Infrastructure integrationKnowledge of cybersecurity RMF and security controlsAbility to lead small teams and mentor junior team membersAbility to communicate complex network principles and designs to clientsPossession of strong time management, analytical, and verbal and written communication skillsBachelor’s degree in a technical fieldTechnical certificationsClearance: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.CompensationAt 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 $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (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. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.Identity StatementAs part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. 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.Candidate AI Usage PolicyAI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided. Work ModelOur people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.SummaryLocation: Fort Meade, MD; Annapolis Junction, MDType: Full time