Systems Administrator

Location: San Diego, CA

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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 our team, clients, and mission? We’re looking for a system administrator who is fluent in Windows Server Administration, has basic networking knowledge, and exhibits strong communication skills to help us further enhance our remote development lab capabilities.

As a system administrator on our team, you’ll facilitate account setup and management, system configuration management, and security best-practice implementation. 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 network. You’ll combine your technical knowledge and communication skills to turn metrics into information and articulate their meaning. This is an opportunity to gain experience with VMWare Horizon and enhance Scripting and Automation to foster the automation of routine tasks and to help streamline processes. We focus on growing as a team, so we’ll share techniques, work through challenges, and develop new methodologies together. Work with us and resolve daily challenges as we improve the remote lab capabilities.

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• Experience with Windows Server Administration, configuring and managing Windows Server operating systems

• Experience with Active Directory, including setting up and managing domain controllers

• Experience with security concepts and best practices, including user permissions, access controls, and encryption

• Experience with VMware for ESXi Management, vCenter, and Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

• Knowledge of setting up and managing file shares on Windows servers

• Knowledge of tools and techniques for monitoring system performance and making necessary optimizations

• Ability to diagnose and resolve issues related to Windows servers and VMware infrastructure

• Ability to analyze network infrastructure and leverage emerging technologies to deploy enhanced capabilities

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Physical Science

Nice If You Have: 

• Experience with Scripting and Automation tools to automate routine tasks and streamline processes

• Knowledge of CISCO networking, hardware and configuration

• Knowledge of backup strategies and recovery procedures for both Windows servers and virtual machines

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate with team members, document processes and provide support

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ Certification

Clearance:

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

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 $61,900.00 to $141,000.00 (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 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 Policy

AI 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 Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. 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 facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the 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.