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Linux System Administrator (Associate)

Boeing
Seal Beach, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 2 Jul 2026
💰 $133,400/yr($79,050/yr$133,400/yr)

About the role

Linux System Administrator (Associate)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space and Launch Organization seeks an early career Linux System Administrator to support Proprietary Programs in Seal Beach, CA.  You will assist in installations, perform environment set-up, and help maintain operational readiness with various operating systems and hardware interfaces.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assist with installation, configuration, and management of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and AWS environments to ensure optimal performance and security.
  •  Collaborate with teams to integrate AWS services, enhancing system capabilities and operational efficiency.
  •  Ensure compliance with advanced security directives, including the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  •  Support system lifecycle management activities, including system provisioning, patching, and maintenance of RHEL environments to ensure optimal performance and security.
  • Perform user administration to manage user access in accordance with security policies and support problem resolution.
  • Engage in on-the-job training, including self-study, mentor/mentee relationships, and hands-on learning to develop your skills in Linux and cloud technologies.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support program objectives in an Agile environment.

To meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite in Seal Beach, CA.

This position requires program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Possess a currently active Top Secret with SCI US Security Clearance (TS/SCI), or have completed a Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the past 5 years.
  • Experience working with Linux.
  • Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Linux (RHEL) server or workstation.
  • Ability to obtain security certifications such as Security+ (Sec+) or equivalent IAT Level 2 certifications per DoD Instruction 8570 (8140).
  • If not already within commuting distance of Seal Beach, CA, willingness and ability to relocate at own expense.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Cybersecurity experience or knowledge.
  • Threat management experience or knowledge.
  • Security hardening experience or knowledge.
  • User access and identity management experience or knowledge.
  • 1+ years of related experience for level 2.

Typical Education & Experience:

Level 1: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience.

Level 2: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master, 6 year's related work experience, etc.).

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Shift:

Ability and willingness to work occasional compensated ad hoc support outside of typical business hours.

Pay & Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of

benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range:

Level 1: $79,050 to $106,950

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