BAE Systems

Linux Systems Administrator

Job posted: Jan 26, 2025
Alexandria, Alabama, United States; Virginia, Alabama, United States
  • Salary average
    $115,779  -  $196,825
    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
  • Support testing & demonstration
  • Provide support fortroubleshootingpatchinghardeningconfiguration management
  • Participate in, and provide expertise for, technical interchange meetings
  • Create automation scripts to deploy and configure assets
  • System Deployment and configuration for RHEL7/8 and SuSE Linux
  • System security management using RMF and associated DoD security practices
  • Deployment and testing of authentication and identity management software

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
  • DevSecOps team experience LAMP Web Services Software stack

Skills used at work

  • Automation
  • Security

Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to join our Cross Centers and User Authentication Support teams supporting the Department of Defense (DoD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (DoD HPCMP).

This is a 100% 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 network 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:

  • System Deployment and configuration for RHEL7/8 and SuSE Linux
  • System security management using RMF and associated DoD security practices
  • Deployment and testing of authentication and identity management software
  • Review and define configurations
  • Create automation scripts to deploy and configure assets
  • Support testing & demonstration
  • Provide support fortroubleshootingpatchinghardeningconfiguration management
  • Participate in, and provide expertise for, technical interchange meetings

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required:

  • Must currently possess 8570 IAT-II certifications (or higher) - baseline (ex. Security+) and CE (ex. Linux+)
  • BS+6 years' experience or equivalent experience
  • Linux Administration (RHEL 7/8)

Varying amounts of experience considered:

  • Bash Scripting and process automation
  • Direct experience with Apache Web Server and Apache Tomcat
  • PKI Authentication
  • SSL Certificate Management
  • DoD System Admin Experience (STIGs, RMF, etc.)
  • Kickstarts

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • DevSecOps team experience LAMP Web Services Software stack
  • VMWare Server administration
  • Radix/eMASS (or similar scanning tools)
  • GitLab Administration
  • ServiceNow Application/Systems Administration experience
  • OpenSearch Cluster experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

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