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Linux System Administrator (Associate)

Seal Beach, California Job ID JR2025455495 Category Security Clearance Post Date Jun. 05, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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), Space and Launch Organization seeks a Linux System Administrator for our Proprietary Programs in Seal Beach, CA to support installations, perform environment set-up, and maintain operational readiness with varying operating systems and hardware interfaces.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Assist in system integration; hardware and software installation; configuration and disposition of servers, workstations, and directories to support the architecture.
  • Provide support for the design, validation, and implementation of changes to computing delivery systems.
  • Perform system monitoring, backup, and restore procedures to ensure system and data availability.
  • Administer user access according to security requirements.
  • Perform problem resolution and troubleshooting.

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active).

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Successful completion of a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) or enrollment in a Continuous Vetting program such that periodic updates are no longer required.
  • Experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering current Linux versions.
  • Experience with operating systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux, Oracle Enterprise Linux or SUSE Linux.
  • Possession of, or willingness and ability to obtain, a current Security+ (Sec+) certification or other current DoD 8570/8140 Approved Baseline Certification (i.e. successful completion of a DoD 8140 IAT Level II Certification).
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science.
  • 1+ years of related work experience.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Experience in policies and implementation of Risk Management Framework (RMF).
  • Deployment and management of Linux systems in an enterprise network environment.
  • STIGs implementation experience and maintaining a cybersecurity baseline.
  • Lifecycle management of hardware and software for compliance with obsolescence / end-of-life requirements.
  • Experience in scripting, automation, (Python, Perl, Bash, Ansible, Puppet, Chef, …).
  • Experience in containers such as Kubernetes (K8).
  • Virtualization experience (VMWare, KVM, ...).

Typical Education & Experience:

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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: 87,550 – 118,450


Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 23, 2025


Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires a current Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) (U.S. Citizenship required) or requires candidate agreed to enter a Continuous Evaluation program.

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.

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