Senior Linux System Administrator

Senior Linux System Administrator

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to join the Specialized United States Infrastructure Operations Organization team in Berkeley, MO. 

This position will install, operate, secure and maintain dedicated Program Information Technology Infrastructure that is required to deliver products to our customers.

As a Linux Administrator, your expertise will play a crucial role in integrating logistics, manufacturing, and engineering into a cohesive ecosystem. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of a secure network that supports all tools and, more importantly, the personnel involved in this mission.

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.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of a Linux environment, including scripting and analyzing computing requirements

• Lead a multi-disciplined range of technical systems and application activities

• Lead activities to install, configure and maintain multiplatform systems hardware, software and components

• Lead activities to plan, develop, design, and integrate all computer applications

• Plan and coordinate highly complex software and hardware for enterprise release

• Ensure systems conform to architectural objectives

• Evaluate complex system's production readiness and supportability

• Perform the restoration of complex computing service operations

• Perform complex system problem identification and resolution

• Lead activities to integrate security solutions into information systems

• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability

• Develop project plans for the implementation of Linux systems into a computing environment

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Active Security+ certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of your start date

• 5+ 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

• 5+ years of experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for RHEL 6 or higher

• 5+ years of experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Windows 7 or higher

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience in packaging, updating, and administering Linux operating systems, specifically Oracle Linux/RHEL 6 or higher

• 10+ years of experience in installation and integration of both Windows and Linux operating systems, including related COTS products

• 10+ years of experience with GRUB, diskless booting, and NFS/storage solutions

• 10+ years of experience with Bash scripting, Kickstart scripts, and experience in creating configuration modules using Puppet and Ansible

• 10+ years of experience developing shell scripts to automate processes and enhance system efficiency

• 10+ years of experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to establish standard practices and technology stacks that support customer needs

• 10+ years of experience in managing break/fix requests and long-term projects aimed at improving technology infrastructure, while developing and managing workflow tools and metrics to ensure effective service delivery

• 10+ years of experience in integrating security solutions such as McAfee, Splunk, and HBSS into information systems

• 10+ years of experience in administering user system access and implementing safeguards to protect sensitive information in compliance with security requirements

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: $108,800 – $147,200

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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