Senior Systems Administrator

Senior Systems Administrator 

Why This is an Exciting Role:

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, Intelligence Systems portfolio, is seeking a DevOps Developer to join our Mission Operations team in Herndon, VA. Our team focuses on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We provide support for our Mission Operations Portfolio area which design, build, test, deploy, operate, and maintain a wide variety of mission critical platforms and systems for commercial and government customers.
The System Administrator will perform system administration tasks, to include infrastructure administration and automation, information security support and configurations, software and OS installation/updates, and follow configuration/change control processes. The System Administrator will create new solutions to solve hard technical problems, and provide system support using best practices with modern and innovative tooling. The System Administrator will support the design, validation and configuration management of computing systems, and monitor system performance to support capacity planning, backup and disaster recovery planning.

• Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and performing regular maintenance tasks such as applying updates, patches, and
  security fixes
• Assist Network Engineers with configuring and managing network services, such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory, to facilitate
  communication and resource sharing within the network
• Assist with implementing and managing backup strategies to ensure data protection and disaster recovery capabilities in case of system failures
  or data loss
• Assist with implementing and maintaining security measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls, to protect the system
  from unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats
• Analyzing system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to improve overall system efficiency and responsiveness
• Maintaining accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, as well as generating reports on system
  performance, security, and compliance
• Participating in the planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring compatibility and adherence to best
  practices
• Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and security practices, and continuously improving skills and knowledge

What Makes BI&A Different:

As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.

Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users’ needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.

• Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.
• We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.
• We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.
• Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new