Linux System Administrator (Experienced)

Linux System Administrator (Experienced)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space and Launch Organization seeks an experienced Linux System Administrator for our Proprietary Programs in either Seal Beach, CA or Aurora, CO to support installations, perform environment set-up, and maintain operational readiness with varying operating systems and hardware interfaces.

Position Responsibilities:

• Assist in system integration; hardware and software installation; configuration and disposition of servers, workstations, and directories to support the architecture.
• Provide support for the design, validation, and implementation of changes to computing delivery systems.
• Perform system monitoring, backup, and restore procedures to ensure system and data availability.
• Administer user access according to security requirements.
• Perform problem resolution and troubleshooting.

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Successful completion of a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or enrollment in a Continuous Vetting program such that periodic updates are no longer required.
• Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering current Linux versions.
• Experience with operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux.
• Experience in policies and implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Possession of, or willingness and ability to obtain, a current Security+ (Sec+) certification or other current DoD 8570/8140 Approved Baseline Certification (i.e. successful completion of a DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification).
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
• 3+ years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Deployment and management of Linux systems in an enterprise network environment.
• STIGs implementation experience and maintaining a cybersecurity baseline.
• Lifecycle management of hardware and software for compliance with obsolescence / end-of-life requirements.
• Experience in scripting, automation, (Python, Perl, Bash, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, …).
• Experience in containers such as Kubernetes (K8).
• Virtualization experience (VMWare, KVM, ...).

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

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.

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.