Mission Technology Lab Operations Manager

Mission Technology Lab Operations Manager
The Opportunity:

The Lab Operations Administrator is a core technical contributor and operator within a multidomain cyber and engineering lab environment. This role combines hands‑on infrastructure administration with solution development, automation engineering, and cross‑functional coordination to ensure the lab remains secure, resilient, operationally ready, and aligned with mission and client objectives. You will bring a strong technical foundation, the ability to design and automate cyber workflows, and the judgement to work independently on moderately complex tasks while contributing to broader capability development.

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You Have:

- Experience with modern compute and networking environments, including administering and troubleshooting virtualization platforms, network security devices, operating systems, databases, and cloud services
- Experience with enterprise‑grade monitoring, asset visibility, configuration management, and security platforms
- Experience supporting capability development and demonstration environments, and coordinating across teams and stakeholders to support aligned, efficient, and collaborative project execution
- Knowledge of compliance frameworks for extended enterprise environments such as SP 800‑53 Rev. 5, including vulnerability management, patch cycles, and configuration baselines
- Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows operating systems
- Ability to manage technical documentation such as inventories, slick sheets, access lists, dependency maps, and configuration artifacts, and quickly learn mission‑specific tools
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for broad audiences
- Secret clearance
- Bachelor’s degree
- Security+ certification

Nice If You Have:

- Experience with agile workflows, GitOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices such as Ansible, Kubernetes, or GitHub Enterprise, and automation efforts supporting modernization
- Experience with configuration and asset tracking platforms for network infrastructure devices and related systems
- Possession of strong written and verbal communication skills
- Cloud certifications

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 $69,400.00 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.