Linux System Administrator (Mid-Level or Senior) **Sign on Bonus Potential**
Boeing is hiring a Linux System Administrator (Mid-Level or Senior) **Sign on Bonus Potential** in Berkeley, United States. It pays $96k-$130k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Level.
AI in this role
Linux system administrator responsible for securing and maintaining specialized IT infrastructure for defense programs.
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Company is currently seeking a Linux System Administrator (Mid-Level or Senior) to join the Specialized United States Infrastructure Operations Organization team in Berkeley, MO.
This position will install, operate, secure and maintain dedicated Program Information Technology Infrastructure that is required to deliver products to our customers.
As a Windows Administrator, your expertise will play a crucial role in integrating logistics, manufacturing, and engineering into a cohesive ecosystem. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, and maintenance of a secure network that supports all tools and, more importantly, the personnel involved in this mission.
This role directly supports our Air Dominance (AD) programs. You will be tasked with installing, operating, securing, and maintaining the dedicated Program Information Technology Infrastructure necessary for delivering products to our customers. We offer Enterprise capabilities within closed networks, encompassing standard office functions, application development stacks, engineering workflows, vulnerability remediation, and more.
This role is contingent upon award.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of a Linux environment, including scripting and analyzing computing requirements
- Lead a multi-disciplined range of technical systems and application activities
- Lead activities to install, configure and maintain multi-platform systems hardware, software and components
- Lead activities to plan, develop, design, and integrate all computer applications
- Plan and coordinate highly complex software and hardware for enterprise release
- Ensure systems conform to architectural objectives
- Evaluate complex system's production readiness and supportability
- Perform the restoration of complex computing service operations
- Perform complex system problem identification and resolution
- Lead activities to integrate security solutions into information systems
- Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure high availability and reliability
- Develop project plans for the implementation of Linux systems into a computing environment
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- Ability to obtain access to Special Access Programs (SAP)
- Ability to obtain a Security+, a CISSP certification or equivalent Cyber Security certification within 6 months of employment in this role
- 3+ 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
- 3+ years of experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for RHEL 6 or higher
- 3+ years of experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Windows 7 or higher
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- 5 or more years’ related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active Security+ certification or the ability to obtain the certification within 6 months of your start date
- 5+ years of experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Oracle Linux/RHEL 6 or higher
- 5+ years of experience with installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Windows 7 or higher
- 5+ years of experience in packaging, updating, and administering Linux operating systems, specifically Oracle Linux/RHEL 6 or higher
- 5+ years of experience in installation and integration of both Windows and Linux operating systems, including related COTS products
- 5+ years of experience with GRUB, diskless booting, and NFS/storage solutions
- 5+ years of experience with Bash scripting, Kickstart scripts, and experience in creating configuration modules using Puppet and Ansible
- 5+ years of experience developing shell scripts to automate processes and enhance system efficiency
- 5+ years of experience working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to establish standard practices and technology stacks that support customer needs
- 5+ years of experience in managing break/fix requests and long-term projects aimed at improving technology infrastructure, while developing and managing workflow tools and metrics to ensure effective service delivery
- 5+ years of experience in integrating security solutions such as McAfee, Splunk, and HBSS into information systems
- 5+ years of experience in administering user system access and implementing safeguards to protect sensitive information in compliance with security requirements
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 are 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
Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
Language Requirements:
Not ApplicableEducation:
Not ApplicableRelocation:
This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.Export Control Requirement:
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.Safety Sensitive:
This is not a Safety Sensitive 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.Contingent Upon Award Program
The position is contingent upon program awardShift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning
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.
Boeing Participates in E – Verify
Right to Work Statement
How we rate this
Linux System Administrator (Mid-Level or Senior) **Sign on Bonus Potential** at Boeing rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Open the description and count.
Prepare for this job
A free preview built only from this posting: what it asks for, what you could be asked in an interview, and how to adjust your resume.
Skills and AI tools this role asks for
Questions you could be asked
- Tell me about a project where system administration was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where cybersecurity was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where scripting was part of your work. What did you do?
- What's a project where you used Linux hands-on?
Adapt your resume
- List these exact terms on your resume: System Administration, Cybersecurity, Scripting, and Linux. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them — a tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
Want an expert to read your CV for this job?
Free. Send your CV and the role you want next. We reply by email within 2 to 4 business days.
Get a free CV reviewGet new other jobs by email
One email a week with the new other jobs, each rated for how much AI is in the work. No recruiter spam, unsubscribe in one click.
Free. One email a week. Unsubscribe in one click.
Similar roles
Other roles that involve little AI, at other companies.
What kind of AI work fits you?
Answer 12 practical questions in about three minutes. Get a simple profile, the work it points to, and live roles to explore next.
Find my next step