System and Network Administrator

$75,600 - $172,000/Yr

Booz Allen Hamilton - Annapolis Junction, MD

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Annapolis Junction, MD

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The System and Network Administrator role is crucial for developing and maintaining a robust network infrastructure that meets the evolving needs of the Department of Defense (DoD). This position requires an experienced network engineer to design, implement, and troubleshoot complex network systems, ensuring security, reliability, and availability for mission-critical operations. The role involves utilizing technical expertise in various networking protocols and technologies to support national security missions and optimize client operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise-wide network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues.
• Analyze current working infrastructures to enhance performance.
• Increase security, reliability, and availability of network systems.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on mission-critical projects.
• Optimize client operations and modernization efforts.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience with network or system administration.
• Experience with Linux, including maintaining CENTOS, RedHat or RHEL, or SUSE.
• Experience maintaining VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines (VMs).
• Ability to maintain software development infrastructure in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to take initiative and make recommendations on existing infrastructures.
• Ability to be a self-starter.
• TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph.
• HS diploma or GED.
• Security+ Certification.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience deploying and administering a RHEL Satellite server.
• Experience maintaining Network Appliance (Netapp) storage arrays or technologies.
• Experience maintaining a Windows 7 or Windows 10 desktop environment.
• Experience with Oracle Hardware and Solaris OS, including x86 and SPARC.
• Experience facilitating or implementing Information Security Best Practices.
• Experience maintaining and administering Cisco networking switches.
• Experience maintaining network cabling infrastructure, including copper and fiber cabling.
• Experience with Splunk logging and NESSUS vulnerability scanning.
• Experience with Kanban or Agile methodologies, and project management applications such as Jira or Redmine.
• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Disability insurance coverage.
• Financial and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance.
• Work-life programs.
• Dependent care support.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.