Cyber Tool Systems Administrator, Mid

Key Role:

Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize the infrastructure and security solutions housed in the SOC enclave. Support and optimize a mix of open source, commercial, and in-house developed security applications. Perform systems administration, tuning, and troubleshooting of SOC systems, servers, virtual machines, and hosted applications adhering to agency policies and relevant NIST guidance. Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain virtualized infrastructure supporting hosted SOC applications. Ensure all routine and ad hoc system changes are tested, validated, and approved prior to implementation in the production environment in alignment with the agency's enterprise change management process. Track, maintain, and update all operating system and hardware costs in accordance with agency-defined equipment lifecycles to support continuous and optimal operations of SOC systems, with a focus on identifying cost-saving initiatives. Create standardized reporting templates, dashboards, and operating procedures. Perform testing and documentation of new hardware, software, products, and services. Develop processes and provide support across all SOC task areas for next-generation security automation tools to streamline response and enhance overall cyber resilience. Support the virtualization of services as requested, using VMWare vCenter for management and VMWare vSphere for the Virtual Machine.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience supporting security solutions, such as EDR, NTA, or vulnerability management (VM), and system administration tasks and tools for performing backup, automation, and system monitoring

• Experience supporting RHEL servers and hosted applications in on-prem and cloud environments

• Experience supporting virtualized environments using technologies such as VMware vCenter, vSphere, Hyper-V, or Citrix Hypervisor

• Experience in creating and maintaining standardized documentation, including asset inventory records, such as SOC software licenses, and support agreements

• Knowledge of foundational security concepts associated with access control, such as PoLP, SoD, or RBAC, in performing routine support functions, such as account provisioning and permissions modification

• Ability to travel to on-site data centers in NoVA, MD, and DC areas 10% of the time

• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience working in a SOC or cyber operations environment

• Experience supporting OSS and in-house developed software

• Knowledge of NIST 800-53 and other federal cybersecurity frameworks

• Secret clearance

• CySA+, SSCP, GMON, GCIA, and Security+ or system-administration certifications, such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate, or AWS SysOps Administrator - Associate certification

Clearance:

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

Compensation

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Identity Statement

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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.