Senior Linux Systems Administrator

Senior Linux Systems Administrator

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Position
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Senior Linux Systems Administrator
Location
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Hazelwood, MO
Unit
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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS)

Position Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain information systems in compliance with JSIG/RMF security requirements, including hardware and software installation, network configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Administer Red Hat 7 and higher environments, perform preventative maintenance, and conduct monthly server patching.
• Utilize vulnerability scanners like ACAS/Nessus and manage distributed file systems.
• Maintain and organize the server room and data center, ensuring proper installation, tidy cabling, spare parts management, and inventory updates.
• Document the existing environment, including server inventory, operating systems, connectivity diagrams, and create standard operating procedures for system administration tasks.
• Mentor junior team members and provide leadership, while diagnosing and resolving performance issues related to CPU, memory, and disk.
• Open support tickets with vendors for system component failures, coordinate downtime with application owners, and perform necessary replacements.
• Provide day‑to‑day support for ticket requests, including DNS entries, file system storage increases, user account requests, and performance tuning.
• Support the backup environment through software upgrades, daily log reviews, and failure resolution to ensure smooth operations.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• RMF compliant with a Security+ certificate or obtain certification within first 6 months.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work or military experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Red Hat‑based systems (RHEL, Oracle Linux, Fedora) and SUSE distro 12 or greater.
• 5+ years of experience in designing and implementing IT security systems, troubleshooting operating system and installation issues, and administering user system access to meet network security requirements.
• 3+ years of experience with virtualization technologies, including VMware, and managing virtualized environments, as well as installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux‑based systems and desktop operating systems.
• Experience with iLOs and applying RMF guidelines for compliance, along with using metrics to measure project performance for quality delivery.
• Experience with Linux file structures.
• Experience with developing Power Shell and Linux scripts for hardware integration, automating OS deployment and configuration, and creating and maintaining multiple virtual servers.

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. Eligible employees may 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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $115,600 – $156,400. Applications for this position will be accepted until Jan. 05, 2026.

Export Control Requirements:

• 120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

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.

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.