Linux System Administrator (Associate or Mid-Level)

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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Red LAN team is seeking an Associate or Mid-Level Linux System Administrator (Level 2 or 3) to join our team located in Colorado Springs, CO.

This position will be responsible for managing and maintaining various Windows and Unix/Linux-based operating systems across multiple local area networks (LANs). You will be a member of a small team with responsibility over three sites, each of which have multiple LANs and Operational Systems. This position requires the individual be able to investigate, analyze and resolve Windows and UNIX/Linux based system problems to maintain 24/7 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) data flow to our war fighters. 

The candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide first-time quality documentation, the ability to work as part of a large team, and the ability to provide critical support of operational systems. This position requires routine contact with customers, subcontractors and teammates and requires working directly at customer sites.

Position Responsibilities: 

• Administer and manage all aspects of Windows and UNIX/Linux systems

• Develop and maintain Red LAN hardware and software resources

• Perform system and user account maintenance

• Implement, test and assess security/cyber security configuration of Windows and Linux servers in a Risk Management Framework (RMF) environment

• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Red LAN baseline application and software

• Install, analyze, test and implement security/cyber security patches and hardening

• Monitor, evaluate, and optimize system performance

• Support telephone and physical recall for system anomalies as required

• Perform system backup and restoration tasks

• Troubleshoot and resolve operating system conflicts

• Provide system administration support and assistance for development systems

• Develop disaster recovery procedures

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance activities

• Document maintenance actions

• Support design of future containers and cloud implementations

• Provide technical solutions and work collaboratively with stakeholders on their needs, goals, expectations, and sensitivities

• Work under general direction

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):

• 2+ years of experience in Systems or Network Administration

• 1+ years of experience with Enterprise level administration of common services such as DNS, sendmail, and LDAP

• 1+ years of experience working with Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements and implementation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

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

• Security+ certification or equivalent

• Computing Security Environment Certification in UNIX/Linux or Windows

• Familiarity with various networks, servers and applications

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 and 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.

Associate (Level 2) Summary pay range: $68,850 - $93,150

Mid-Level (Level 3) Summary pay range: $87,550 - $118,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 02, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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.

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 the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.