Mid-Level Classified Linux System Administrator **Sign on Bonus Potential**

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Berkeley, MO, USA
In-Office
96K-130K Annually
Mid level
Aerospace • Information Technology • Software • Cybersecurity • Design • Defense • Manufacturing
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The Role
Install, secure, operate, troubleshoot, and maintain classified Linux and Windows infrastructure supporting Air Dominance programs. Responsibilities include system administration, scripting, security integration, vulnerability remediation, configuration management, enterprise release planning, service restoration, problem resolution, and development of Linux implementation plans. The role requires collaboration across technical teams and support for closed-network enterprise environments.
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Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. 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.
Boeing's Specialized United States (US) Infrastructure Operations Organization is currently seeking a Mid-Level Classified Linux System Administrator to join the team in Berkeley, MO or Hazelwood, MO.
This role directly supports our Air Dominance (AD) programs. You will be tasked with installing, operating, securing, and maintaining the dedicated Program Information Technology Infrastructure necessary for delivering products to our customers. We offer Enterprise capabilities within closed networks, encompassing standard office functions, application development stacks, engineering workflows, vulnerability remediation, and more.
This role is contingent upon award.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Manages all aspects of a Linux environment, including scripting
  • Analyzes computing requirements
  • Leads a multi-disciplined range of technical systems and application activities
  • Leads activities to install, configure and maintain multiplatform systems hardware, software and components
  • Leads activities to plan, develop, design, and integrate all computer applications
  • Plans and coordinates highly complex software and hardware for enterprise release
  • Ensures systems conform to architectural objectives
  • Evaluates complex system's production readiness and supportability
  • Performs the restoration of complex computing service operations
  • Performs complex system problem identification and resolution
  • Leads activities to integrate security solutions into information systems
  • Develops project plans for the implementation of Linux systems into a computing environment

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
  • Ability to obtain a Security+, a CISSP certification or equivalent Cyber Security certification within 6 months of employment in this role
  • 3+ years of experience in performing system administration tasks on Windows and Linux hosts including installing security patches and making configuration changes to support security requirements
  • 3+ years of experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for RHEL 6 or higher
  • 3+ years of experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Windows 7 or higher

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • 5+ years of experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Oracle Linux/Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6 or higher
  • 5+ years of experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Windows 7 or higher
  • 3+ years of experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Oracle Linux/Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 6 or higher
  • Experience packaging and updating the base Linux operating systems installations
  • Experience with Kickstart Scripts
  • Experience with Bash
  • Experience packaging and updating the base Linux operating systems installations
  • Experience creating and configuring modules in puppet, Ansible, and making shell scripts
  • Experience working with other teams to define the standard practices and the technology stack used to support our customers
  • Experience managing the execution of break/fix requests and larger long term projects to improve the technology stack
  • Experience with installation and integration of Windows and Linux operating systems and related Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) products
  • Experience developing and managing the workflow tools and respective metrics to ensure delivery of services and team development
  • Experience evaluating and effectively communicating complex system problems and resolution
  • Experience integrating security solutions (McAfee, Splunk, Host Based Security System) into information systems
  • Experience administering user system access and establishing safeguards to protect information to meet security requirements
  • Experience with Network File Share (NFS) Storage
  • Experience with Diskless Booting
  • Experience with customer service
  • Experience with Grand Unified Bootloader (GRUB)

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 are 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.
Summary pay range: $96,050 - $129,950
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 06, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Relocation
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Award
The position is contingent upon program award
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.

Skills Required

  • Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
  • Ability to obtain Security+, CISSP, or equivalent cybersecurity certification within six months of employment
  • 3+ years performing system administration on Windows and Linux hosts, including security patching and configuration changes
  • 3+ years installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering RHEL 6 or higher
  • 3+ years installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering Windows 7 or higher
  • 5+ years installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering Oracle Linux or RHEL 6 or higher
  • 5+ years installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering Windows 7 or higher
  • Experience packaging and updating base Linux operating system installations
  • Experience with Kickstart scripts
  • Experience with Bash
  • Experience creating and configuring Puppet and Ansible modules and shell scripts
  • Experience defining standard practices and technology stacks with other teams
  • Experience managing break/fix requests and long-term technology improvement projects
  • Experience installing and integrating Windows and Linux operating systems and COTS products
  • Experience developing and managing workflow tools and service-delivery metrics
  • Experience evaluating and communicating complex system problems and resolutions
  • Experience integrating McAfee, Splunk, and Host Based Security System solutions
  • Experience administering user system access and implementing information safeguards
  • Experience with NFS storage
  • Experience with diskless booting
  • Experience with customer service
  • Experience with GRUB
  • Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • U.S. Person status and U.S. citizenship required for export-control compliance

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