Linux Systems 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 those skills to improve the technology supporting the Navy? We're looking for a Linux System Administrator to help us ensure high availability and performance of mission-critical systems and implement automation to streamline operations.

As a Linux Systems Administrator on our team, you'll install, configure, and maintain Linux servers in physical and virtual environments, develop and maintain automation for routine tasks, monitor system performance, and implement security hardening. You'll learn how to help clients overcome challenges through monitoring and performance management. You'll analyze problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission-critical environment.

You'll combine your technical knowledge and communication skills to turn met rics into information and articulate their meaning. This is an opportunity to gain experience in virtualization, configuration management, automation, networking, system design and architecture. We focus on growing as a team, so we'll share techniques, work through challenges, and develop new met hodologies together. Work with us and resolve daily challenges as we improve the Navy and deploy new capabilities.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

1+ years of experience as a Linux systems administrator
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining physical and virtual Linux servers such as RHEL, CentOS, or Ubuntu
Experience monitoring system performance, including CPU, memory, or disk usage, using tools such as Nagios or Zabbix to ensure maximum uptime
Experience developing and maintaining scripts in Bash or Python to automate repetitive tasks, backups, and deployments
Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in a Computer Science or IT field

Nice If You Have:

Experience with tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef
Knowledge of TCP / IP, DNS, DHCP, firewalls, and VPNs
Knowledge of implementing security measures such as SELinux, firewalls, patching, and hardening to protect against threats and ensure compliance
RHCSA, RHCE, or CompTIA Linux+ Certification

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.

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 $53,000.00 to $108,000.00 (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 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.

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.

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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