Mid-Level System Administrator

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.
The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Mid-Level System Administrator to join the team in Kent, WA; Everett, WA; Renton, WA; Seattle, WA; or Tukwila, WA.
The Boeing Enterprise Security Red Team is looking for an experienced server administrator to join our team in a lab manger role. The position involves maintaining and optimizing a small server lab.
Successful candidates must have strong foundational knowledge and working proficiency in both Windows and Linux server administration on both physical and virtual servers.
The lab manager will also support and assist the Red Team members in building and administration of penetration testing environments (e.g., command and control infrastructure).
Position Responsibilities:

• Perform system integration, hardware and software installation, configuration, and disposition of servers and workstations to support the architecture
• Provide problem resolution and technical support for shared infrastructure and services
• Provide support for the design, validation, and configuration management of computing systems
• Administer user access through Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP) and Active Directory (AD)
• Protect information in accordance with security requirements
• Monitor system performance to support capacity, backup, and disaster recovery planning
• Maintain lab infrastructure (compliance, patching, updates, server builds, etc.)
• Support Red Teaming activities
• Remain up to date on current and emerging technologies, pen testing tools and, and security vulnerabilities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 3+ years of documented work experience as a system administrator on Windows and Linux server operating systems
• 1+ years of experience documenting scripting in Python, PHP, Perl, bash, PowerShell, etc.
• Experience with the development and administration of hypervisor frameworks system (Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM), ProxMox)
• Experience with networking, routing, Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), etc.
• Experience with Firewall administration and rule changes
• Experience with establishment and administration of a Cloud (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure) environment
• Experience with common network protocols such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol/Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure/Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol/User Datagram Protocol (HTTP/HTTPS, TCP/IP, UDP)

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with penetrating testing and vulnerability assessment principles
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Ansible)
• Experience with Containers (i.e., Docker, Linux Containers (LXC), Open Container Initiative (OCI))
• Experience with security vulnerabilities and remediations
• Experience with secure software development lifecycle and large-scale computing environments
• Experience with information security principles, policies, and industry best practices including the Center for Internet Security Control (CIS) Critical Security Controls, OWASP Top 10 and Mitre ATT&CK framework
• Experience with Authentication and Authorization Controls
• Experience with common server applications such as Internet Information Services (IIS), Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP), Secure Shell (SSH), and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)
• Experience with common Red Team/Pentest server applications such as Bloodhound & Hashcat
• Experience conducting technical research
• Experience with cloud -based architectures
• Experience with strong written and verbal communication skills

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 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.
Summary pay range: $102,850 - $139,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 20, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
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.