SME Linux Administrator

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Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD, USA
Hybrid
133K-226K Annually
Senior level
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The Role
Lead a team of five system administrators to maintain Linux-based multi-user systems, VMs, clusters, and application/license servers. Perform system administration, performance tuning, storage allocation, IA compliance documentation, installation/integration/testing of HPC systems, and recommend resource scheduling/load balancing. Coordinate with network admins and respond to after-hours emergencies as needed.
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In support of the Army Research Laboratory DoW Supercomputing Resource Center (ARL-DSRC), BAE Systems provides program management and technical support necessary to advance services, capabilities, infrastructure, and technologies.
BAE Systems is seeking a SME Linux Administrator to lead a team of administrators with standard Linux system administration duties at Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD.
The selected candidate will perform standard Linux System Administration duties as required to maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems consisting of Linux based application and license servers, virtual machines, and cluster based systems. Coordination with network administrators is required.
Additional duties:
  1. Setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space.
  2. Developing and monitoring policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
  3. Participating in the installation, integration, acceptance testing, and on-going maintenance of our HPC systems and software environment.
  4. Assisting with forecast resource limitations and provide recommendations for increasing the efficiency of our resources through proper scheduling and load balancing techniques.
  5. Lead a team of five System Administrators of various skill-sets including prioritizing work loads, representing team during status calls, and promoting growth among your direct reports.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree and at least 7 - 10+ years of experience (additional experience may be substituted for the degree)
DoD 8570 certification - Security + and OS cert (Linux+ CE, RedHat, etc. -- 90 day waiver may be provided to obtain the OS certification)
Willingness to occasionally work after hours and/or respond to emergency situations for problem resolution
General knowledge of Linux and general Unix operating systems concepts as well as systems administration experience
Ability to develop and maintain documentation on system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks
Ability to create and maintain Information Assurance (IA) compliance documentation of the Information System
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience with Puppet or Ansible and designing play books from scratch.
Experience with automation / scripting.
In depth experience of VMWare, ESXi, and hypervisor technologies.
Experience with Storage Architectures: SAN, SAS, Fiber Channel, SATA
Familiar in multi-factor authentication platforms and solutions, and Identity Management such as OpenID, LDAP, and Kerberos.
Security implementations using multi-factor authentication, PKI, or Kerberos and Unix OS hardening to DoW STIG standards.
Experience programming or troubleshooting Python code
Experience with supporting Apache Web Server
Experience with Zabbix
Experience with Red Hat Satellite or Red Hat Identity Manager
Experience with BIND DNS
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (7-10+ years experience may substitute for degree)
  • At least 7 years of Linux/Unix systems administration experience
  • DoD 8570 certification (Security+ and an OS cert such as Linux+ CE or Red Hat; 90-day waiver may be provided for OS cert)
  • Willingness to occasionally work after hours and respond to emergency situations
  • Ability to develop and maintain system administration documentation and IA compliance documentation
  • Lead and manage a team of system administrators, prioritize workloads, represent team on status calls
  • General knowledge of Linux and Unix operating system concepts
  • Experience with Puppet or Ansible and designing playbooks from scratch
  • Experience with automation/scripting
  • In-depth experience with VMware, ESXi, and hypervisor technologies
  • Experience with storage architectures (SAN, SAS, Fiber Channel, SATA)
  • Familiarity with multi-factor authentication platforms and identity management (OpenID, LDAP, Kerberos)
  • Experience with security implementations (MFA, PKI, Kerberos) and Unix hardening to STIG standards
  • Experience programming or troubleshooting Python
  • Experience supporting Apache Web Server, Zabbix, Red Hat Satellite or Identity Manager, and BIND DNS

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BAE Systems, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is presented as comprehensive, combining medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, and mental‑health resources with a no‑cost EAP. Wellness programs and protections like life, AD&D, disability, and travel assistance broaden the offering.
  • Retirement Support Retirement is supported through a 401(k) with automatic enrollment and annual escalation, with employer matching available in certain business units. Financial‑wellness tools and access to advisors further support long‑term planning.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time away options include paid parental leave (commonly 160 hours for full‑time), holidays, PTO, bereavement, military leave, and other leave programs. Many groups also use a 9/80 schedule that provides every other Friday off where available.

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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

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We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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