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Cloud Administrator

Booz Allen Hamilton

Lexington Park, MDFull-time$69–158K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$69–158K/yr
Location
Lexington Park, MD
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD 8570 Certification, requiredCloud+ Or Security+ Certification, requiredSecret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Cloud Administrator supports maintenance, administration, testing, and operations of networks and systems in virtual and cloud environments. The role configures Windows, Linux, and AWS servers; supports security scanning and configuration updates; and maintains storage, backups, applications, and network devices. The administrator also develops system enhancements, resolves problems, and works independently with some guidance while reviewing or guiding junior employees.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

IT Infrastructure Configuration, requiredCloud Technologies, requiredVirtual Networking, requiredFirewall Configuration, requiredSecurity Appliances, requiredLoad Balancing, requiredCloud IaaS, requiredAmazon Web Services, requiredRed Hat Linux, requiredWindows Server, requiredEC2, requiredAWS Network, requiredELB, requiredS3, requiredDoD Security Implementation, requiredSTIG, requiredSecurity Tools, requiredACAS, requiredSIEM, requiredCloud Security, requiredActive Directory Domain Services, requiredFederation Services, requiredIdentity Management, requiredDevOps, nice to haveAutomation Frameworks, nice to haveChef, nice to haveDocker, nice to havePuppet, nice to haveJenkins, nice to haveRDS Databases, nice to haveF5 Big-IP, nice to havePowerShell, nice to havePython, nice to have

Qualifications

3+ Years IT Infrastructure Experience, requiredSecret Clearance, requiredBachelor's in IT, requiredDoD 8570 Certification, requiredCloud+ or Security+ Certification, requiredAWS or Microsoft Cloud Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Cloud AdministratorThe Opportunity: Support maintenance activities, including evaluation, integration, fielding, administration, testing, and operations of networks, systems, and subsystems in virtual and cloud-based environments. Configure and maintain operational Windows, Linux, and AWS cloud-based server environments. Work with DoD ACAS and ESS products to perform system security scans and group policy updates, and execute maintenance scripts and jobs. Work closely with the information assurance team to monitor system activity and modify configurations to respond to security threats and requirements, as needed. Maintain data storage, management, and system backups, support Microsoft IIS and SQL applications, and maintain and update network traffic management, routing, firewalls, and load balancing devices. Design, develop, and implement system changes and enhancements. Work independently in a multitasking environment. Manage, administer, support, and enhance cloud environments, ensuring continuous improvement and rapid problem resolution. Apply specific functional knowledge, including working or general industry knowledge. Develop or contribute to solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Work independently with some guidance, and review or guide activities of more junior employees.

You Have:

  • 3+ years of experience implementing and configuring IT infrastructure systems, including operating systems, applications, databases, firewalls, and networks
  • Experience with a wide variety of cloud technologies and services, including Windows and Linux systems, virtual networking, firewalls, security appliances, and load balancing devices
  • Experience building, delivering, and managing Cloud IaaS environments, including Amazon Web Services (AWS)
  • Experience with multiple operating systems, including Red Hat Linux and Windows Server 2016 and newer
  • Experience with AWS, including EC2, Network, ELB, and S3
  • Experience with DoD security implementation, including STIG, security tools, ACAS and SIEM, and cloud security best practices
  • Experience with Microsoft Identity Services, including Active Directory Domain Services, Federation Services, and associated identity management tools
  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in an IT field
  • DoD 8570 Certification such as Cloud+ or Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:

  • Experience with DevOps and automation frameworks, including Chef, Docker, Puppet, or Jenkins
  • Experience with RDS databases
  • Experience working with F5 Big-IP devices
  • Experience with scripting using tools such as PowerShell scripts and Python
  • AWS or Microsoft Cloud Certified Associate or Professional Certification

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 $69,300.00 to $158,000.00 (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. 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 or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
  • Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full-time at a 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,410 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$69–158K/yr
  • Maryland median$99–170K/yr131 salary ranges
  • US median$94–148K/yr1,537 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $114K, is 16% below the Maryland median midpoint ($135K) — in the middle half of Systems Administrator salary ranges in Maryland.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 173 open Systems Administrator jobs in Maryland and 2,410 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Maryland
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience; Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (2,000 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 371 of the 2,410 open Systems Administrator jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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