Senior System Administrator

at  Boeing

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.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience and qualifications:

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Level 4: 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 Degree, or +4 years’ related work experience, Master Degree, or +7 years’ related work experience, 13 years’ related work experience, etc.).
• Level 5: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD Degree, or +9 years’ related work experience, Master Degree, or +12 years’ related work experience, 18 years’ related work experience, etc.)

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• 9+ years of experience working in a lab test, factory test, or similar test environment
• 9+ years of experience with operating system (Windows and/or Linux) installation, setup, and basic troubleshooting
• 9+ years of experience with hands on support with IT Hardware such as familiar with setting up, configuring, modifying and troubleshooting switches, routers, network equipment, high performance computing equipment, server racks
• 9+ years of experience working on classified networks
• Active Security+ or the ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of your start date
• Able to travel 10% of the time

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Risk Management Framework (RMF) compliant with a Security+ certification or can obtain certification within first 6 months
• 9+ years of experience administering user system access and establishing safeguards to protect information to meet network security requirements
• 9+ years of experience with Linux Systems Administration
• 9+ years of experience with MS Windows server (2012, 2016, 2019, 2022) administration on physical and VMWare virtual servers
• 9+ years of experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering current Windows Server 2016 - 2019 and Desktop Operating Systems - Windows 10
• 9+ years of experience designing & implementing IT Security Systems
• Experience with Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems (Server 2016-2019, Windows 10, 20H2)
• Experience troubleshooting Group Policy Objects (GPOs)
• Experience with active directory (AD) to include applying domain group policies
• Experience with a VMware virtual network environment.
• Experience creating and maintaining multiple virtual servers based on VMware
• Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Unix / Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/Oracle) server/workstation
• Develop PowerShell scripts to enable consistent, high-quality integration of hardware assets
• Experience with scripts to automate deployment and configuration of operating systems
• Experience in Agile Methodologies
• Experience evaluating and effectively communicating complex system problems and resolution
• Experience with System Backups, Network switch configuration,
• Experience with upgrades and patches for operating systems and Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) software
• Experience with information systems that comply with Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide/Risk Management Framework (JSIG/ RMF) security requirements
  Telework Availability: Telework/Remote work not authorized

SUMMARY PAY RANGE:

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Level 4: $150,700 - $165,000
Level 5: $180,400 - $195,000
BI&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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WHY THIS IS AN EXCITING ROLE:

We’re seeking a visionary candidate who will not just design, install, and operate Program Information Technology Infrastructure, but will architect a digital ecosystem that propels our products to new heights. We’re in the business of delivering excellence to our customers, and this role is pivotal in ensuring that promise is kept.
Our landscape is a dynamic tapestry, woven with multiple sites and intricate networks, stretching across the expanse of the United States and ever-expanding. Within this digital expanse, Red Hat Linux forms the backbone, powering our High-Performance Computing Clusters. But that’s just the beginning. The roadmap includes the integration of Wind River’s VxWorks embedded Linux, promising a future of boundless possibilities. It’s not just about servers; it’s about the tools they host.
From engineering applications like Cadence and Atlassian to the indispensable Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) and the collaborative powerhouse that is GitHub, our environment is a canvas for innovation. And amidst it all, there’s a place for Windows PCs and nimble thin clients. Join us in sculpting the future of Information Technology (IT) infrastructure, where every connection is a thread in the tapestry of progress.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employ best practices when implementing security requirements within an information system including software engineering methodologies, system/security engineering principles, secure design, secure architecture, and secure coding techniques
• Work directly with programs to ensure Information Technology (IT) infrastructure solutions meet the program requirements and schedules in a lab environment
• Provide comprehensive end-to-end computing support in closed environments from desktops to servers
• Provide broad range of systems and application support
• Prepare release planning for software and hardware across the system, including patch management
• Administer user system access and establishing safeguards to protect information to meet security requirements
• Develop, design, integrate and maintain all computer applications
• Evaluate complex system’s production readiness and supportability
• Perform the restoration of routine to complex computing service operations
• Integrate security solutions into information systems
• Protect classified and proprietary information