Linux Systems Administrator (Mid-Level or Senior)

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’s Specialized Infrastructure Operations Organization is currently seeking a Linux Systems Administrator (Mid-Level or Senior) to join the team in Berkeley, MO. 

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

The selected candidate will lead advanced Linux systems administration activities, support enterprise infrastructure initiatives, and ensure secure, reliable, and scalable platform operations across program environments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of Linux systems administration, including scripting and automation

• Analyze computing and infrastructure requirements

• Lead installation, configuration, patching, and maintenance of Linux server environments

• Support RHEL 7/8/9 and Oracle Linux

• Lead system hardening and security compliance initiatives

• Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis

• Restore routine to highly complex computing service operations

• Support enterprise releases and production readiness reviews

• Develop and maintain Bash and Python automation scripts

• Create and manage Ansible automation playbooks

• Support storage, NFS, and file system integrations

• Support virtualization environments (VMware/KVM)

• Support containerized Linux workloads using Docker or Podman

• Integrate enterprise security solutions including Splunk, endpoint protection, and audit tooling

• Lead break/fix activities and long-term infrastructure improvement projects

• Define operational standards, workflows, and technology stack best practices

• Support GRUB configuration and recovery operations

• Support Kickstart/automated Linux build deployments

• Work with cross-functional teams to improve infrastructure reliability and service delivery

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)

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

• 3+ years of experience with Linux Systems Administration

• 3+ years of experience with development and administration in Linux systems in virtualized environments (OracleOS and/or RHEL)

• 3+ years of experience in scripting and programming (bash shell, PERL, etc.)

• 1+ 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

• 1+ years of experience in root cause analysis and corrective action

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work or military experience

• Experience with storage, NFS, and file system support

• Experience administering user access and security safeguards

• Experience with Ansible/Puppet

• Experience with Python scripting

• Experience with Splunk

• Experience with VMware/KVM

• Experience with Docker

• Experience with Kickstart build automation

• Experience with GRUB recovery

• Experience with diskless booting

• Experience with security tooling integration

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 for Mid-Level: $96,050 – $129,950

Summary pay range for Senior: $119,850 – $162,150

Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 13, 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 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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.