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The Boeing Company

Linux System Administrator

Colorado Springs, CO

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From the seabed to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, equity and inclusion are shared values. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Ground Development and Mission Operations Division seeks a Linux System Administrator to join the Space Domain Awareness and Space Superiority team located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Position Responsibilities:

This position leads and maintains various Windows and Unix/Linux-based operating systems across multiple local area networks (LANs). You will be a member of our small team that has multiple LANs and Systems. You will have regular contact with customers, subcontractors, and teammates. You will work onsite at the customer location.

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  • Coordinate all aspects of Windows or UNIX/Linux systems in operations, engineering, analysis, and test environments.
  • Develop and maintain team hardware and software resources within mission objectives for routine and non-routine operations. Perform data collection on equipment, including Government Furnished Equipment GFE. Install, configure, and fix applications and software.
  • Perform system and user account maintenance.
  • Implement, test, and assess cyber security configuration of Windows and Linux servers in a Risk Management Framework (RMF) environment.
  • Install, analyze, test, and implement cyber security patches and hardening.
  • Monitor, evaluate, and optimize system performance. Perform system backup and restore tasks. Resolve operating system issues.
  • Support telephone and physical recall for system anomalies as needed.
  • Provide system administration support and assistance for development systems.
  • Build, cyber-harden, and configure systems.
  • Develop disaster recovery procedures. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities.
  • Document maintenance actions.

In order to meet security standards and protocols, all work is performed onsite.

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required) with the ability to obtain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartment Information (TS/SCI) security clearance and program access.(A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • 5+ years in System Administration or Network Administration.
  • 5+ years of proven ability with UNIX/Linux.
  • 5+ years using centralized services to include Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Domain Name Services (DNS), and System/File recording for system failure recovery (resiliency) (back-ups).
  • 3+ years working with Risk Management Framework (RMF) policies and implementation.
  • One or more current DoD 8570 IAT, Level II Certification: CCNA Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, CASP+ CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP (or Associate), GCED, GCIH, CCSP.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Experience with scripting with Power Shell, Bash or Python.
  • Experience with configuration management in Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
  • Linux Certification: RedHat Certified Engineer, Red hat System Administrator, or Linux Professional Institute Certification (LPIC).

Typical Education and Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+4 years' related work experience, Master+7 years' related work experience, 13 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace 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 Work:

This position is for 1st shift.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: 102,000 - 138,000

Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Client-provided location(s): Colorado Springs, CO, USA
Job ID: Boeing-00000368079
Employment Type: Other

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