Linux Systems Administrator
Booz Allen Hamilton
Chantilly, VA, US
Onsite
2026-07-04
Announced salary
$69,400 - $158,000
Estimated net pay
$4,540 - $9,249
/month · 22% withheld
after tax & contributions · Single, no dependents
Job description
**The Opportunity:**
Engineering to make a system more resilient and efficient frees up time and money to build more capabilities. Whether you come from a background in network engineering, systems administration, or sof tware development, if you have a passion for making systems better, we need you!
As a Linux Systems Administrator on our team, you’ll help the Intelligence Community develop more robust systems by building a resilient infrastructure. You’ll build in redundancy, implement monitoring tools, and automate wherever possible. You’ll reduce toil by scripting routine tasks and automating self\-repair. This is your chance to further your skills in cloud infrastructure and technologies while continuing to grow your experience.
Work with us as we help enhance our security posture to protect national security.
Join us. The world can’t wait.
**You Have:**
* Experience providing Linux system administration or engineering
* Experience patching Linux systems or installing applications on cloud infrastructure
* Experience with AWS
* Experience with Jenkins, Packer, Git, Docker, Kubernetes, Nessus, Jira, or Confluence
* Knowledge of patching and hardening systems
* TS/SCI clearance with a polygraph
* HS diploma or GED
* Ability to obtain a Security\+ CE, SSCP, CCNA\-Security, or GSEC Certification within 6 months of start date
**Nice If You Have:**
* Experience with cybersecurity concepts, including threats, vulnerabilities, security operations, patching, boundary defense, auditing, or authentication
* Experience with RHEL administration
* Knowledge of NIST 800\-53 and NIST\-190
* Bachelor's degree
**Clearance:**
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
**Compensation**
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well\-being. Ou
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