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Enterprise 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 United States Marine Corps? We're looking for a system administrator who will work to support a Defensive Cyberspace Operations ( DCO ) , be responsible for ensuring system availability, and c ond uct system administration, installation, troubleshooting, and configuration support for Enterprise Network defense sensors and scanners used to c ond uct cybersecurity services provider ( CSSP ) functions throughout the Enterprise Network.

As a system administrator on our project, you'll work with sensors, including network int rus ion prevention or detection systems, network taps, and asso cia ted central management systems for technical CSSP functions, as well as other critical DCO missions. You will be part of a contract team supporting the Marine Corps, including applying your expertise on vital security information tools and event management skills as you identify problem areas and opportunities for improvement in a mission critical network and ensuring the security posture is maintained. You'll provide your client insight into their network through monitoring and performance management.

We focus on growing as a team, so you'll share your expertise through leadership and mentoring as you help the team work through challenges and develop new methodologies. As a system administrator leader, you'll identify new opportunities to modernize the network, so your clients achieve their goals. Work with us and resolve daily challenges as we improve warfighter effectiveness.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

+ 7+ years of experience in systems administration including Linux and Linux Commands, SQL, KQL, or structured query languages, Confluent or Kafka navigation, and SSL or TLS for data encryption

+ Experience with Java, including primary Kafka client library, Python for data pipelines and scripting, and Go or Node.js for building lightweight streaming apps

+ Knowledge of data governance and schema management with Avro and JSON schema for data serialization and managing schema evolution in Confluent's Schema Registry

+ Knowledge of Kafka architecture, including brokers, topics, partitions, consumers, and producers, Kafka CLI tools for topic creation, data publishing, and message consumption, and configuring and maintaining health of Confluent, Kafka, data or ingest flows, and supporting architecture

+ Ability to implement and monitor security measures for communication systems and networks, provide advice that systems and personnel adhere to established security standards and governmental requirements for security on these systems, and perform defensive cyber operation duties, including ensuring server compliancy with Marine Corps IAVM and Tenable Security Center

+ Ability to execute government-approved security policies , plans, and procedures, implement data network security measures, c ond uct IS security incident handling, support Continuity of Operations Plan or Disa ster Recovery ( COOP / DR ) plans, perform certification of IS and networks, and maintain monitoring procedures of hosts or systems

+ Secret clearance

+ Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Computer Engineering, CS, or Information Systems

+ DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

+ Ability to obtain DoD 8570 CSSP Infrastructure Support Certification within 180 days of start date

Nice If You Have:

+ Experience with the Marine Corps Enterprise Network

+ Ability to brief senior government leadership

+ Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

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 $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 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.