Linux Systems Administrator

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

BAE Systems is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to support a technical program that delivers Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) solution in the cloud, with network, security, and O&M services across multiple classification levels in the environment. The Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for proactively developing and maintaining all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service as well as providing Tier 2/Tier 3 support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of the developed IT systems.

Responsibilities include

• Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs

• Fault finding, analysis and logging of information for reporting of performance exceptions

• Proactively monitoring system performance and capacity planning

• Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers, workstations, and network hardware

• Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks

• Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment

• Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes

• Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments

• Provides Tier 2/Tier 3 problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution of problems.

• Provides support for the escalation and communication of status to internal and external customers.

• Provides support for the developed system and hardware problems and remains involved in the resolution process.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor s degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required. Five (5) years of additional SA experience may be substituted for a bachelor s degree.

• Ten (10) years experience as a Systems Administrator in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.

• IAT Level II Certification Required

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Linux Systems Administrator

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