BAE Systems

Sr Linux Systems Administrator

Job posted: Jan 26, 2025
Alexandria, Alabama, United States; Virginia, Alabama, United States
  • Salary average
    $95,106  -  $161,680
    per YEAR
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    Yes

Company

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.

Inspired by a shared set of values, our employees are trusted, innovative, and bold in everything they do. They shine in a highly collaborative environment where everyone wants to see each other succeed – because they know the quality of our work truly matters.

Responsibilities

  • Review and define configurations
  • Review and deploy software applications
  • Support testing & demonstration
  • Provide support fortroubleshootingpatchinghardeningconfiguration management
  • Create automation scripts to deploy and configure assets
  • Participate in, and provide expertise for, technical interchange meetings.

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

  • We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change
  • Direct experience with Apache Web Server and Apache Tomcat
  • Flexibility in approach to finding solutions is essential, as well as the ability to understand and act on the customer needs and priorities and learn new technologies quickly

Skills used at work

  • Automation
  • Security

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a Journeyman Computer Linux Systems Administrator to join the pIE team supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (DoD HPCMP). This is a virtual position that can be accomplished from anywhere in the continental US.

The selected system administrator will work with a team of engineers to review and define configurations, create automation scripts to deploy and configure assets, review, and deploy software applications, and provide support for testing, demonstration, and technical interchange meetings to include troubleshooting, patching, hardening, and configuration management.

Flexibility in approach to finding solutions is essential, as well as the ability to understand and act on the customer needs and priorities and learn new technologies quickly. Occasional off-hours activity will be required to perform updates and take part in service restoration efforts.

Responsibilities include:

  • Review and define configurations
  • Create automation scripts to deploy and configure assets
  • Review and deploy software applications
  • Support testing & demonstration
  • Provide support fortroubleshootingpatchinghardeningconfiguration management
  • Participate in, and provide expertise for, technical interchange meetings.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Linux Administration (RHEL 7/8)
  • Bash Scripting and process automation
  • Direct experience with Apache Web Server and Apache Tomcat
  • LAMP web services software stack
  • PKI Authentication
  • SSL Certificate Management
  • DoD System Admin Experience (STIGs, RMF, etc.)
  • Kickstarts
  • Oracle Database
  • BS+4, or equivalent experience
  • DoD 8570 IAT II (or better) Certification (i.e. Security+)
  • OS Software Certification (i.e. Linux+)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Zabbix
  • Radix/eMASS (or similar scanning tools)
  • GitLab Administration

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Job posted: Jan 26, 2025

Expiration date: Jan 26, 2026