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Senior System Administrator
Booz Allen HamiltonWinchester, VA🇺🇸United StatesPosted 20 Jul 2026
Why This Role Stands Out
Advance your career as a Senior System Administrator at Booz Allen Hamilton, where you'll optimize and secure complex IT environments, gaining valuable experience across on-premise and cloud platforms. This role is ideal for proactive problem-solvers with a strong technical background and a desire to contribute to impactful projects. Apply today to join a reputable organization and grow your expertise.
Quick Overview
Salary
$61.9k - $141k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Level
Mid Senior
Job Description
Job Number: R0244741
System Administrator, Senior
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experience d senior System Administrator to join our IT team. This role is responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing both our on-premise and cloud infrastructure. In this role you will demonstrate strong technical expertise, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a proven track record of supporting complex IT environments.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
Nice If You Have:
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top 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 $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.
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.
System Administrator, Senior
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experience d senior System Administrator to join our IT team. This role is responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and securing both our on-premise and cloud infrastructure. In this role you will demonstrate strong technical expertise, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and a proven track record of supporting complex IT environments.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- 3+ years of experience in system administration with on-premise and cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Experience in Windows and Linux server administration
- Experience with network configuration, security, and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware or Hyper-V
- Knowledge of monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques
- Knowledge of backup or recovery solutions and disa ster recovery planning
- Ability to automate tasks using scripting languages such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python
- Ability to work collaboratively across teams
- Top Secret clearance
- HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
- Experience with containerization, including Docker or Kubernetes
- Experience with identity and access management solutions
- Knowledge of DevOps practices and CI / CD pipelines
- Knowledge of compliance standards such as ISO, SOC, or GDPR
- Ability to mentor junior team members and lead technical projects
- Possession of excellent communication skills
- MCSE, RHCE, or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Certification s
Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information ; Top 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 $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.
Skills
Docker
AWS
Azure
Bash
GDPR
Google Cloud
Kubernetes
PowerShell
Python
VMware
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