Linux System Administrator

Job Description
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems has been recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018. Employees at BAE Systems enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction because they know they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation's history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Job Description
Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening at our Hill Air Force Base, Utah location for a Linux System Administrator. The selected candidate will join our Information Services team and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. The position requires the following duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for the application maintenance and support services to users of various engineering systems. The duties include providing system maintenance and support of all Linux operating systems and becoming an expert of these systems
• Installation, configuration, and maintenance of Linux Servers
• Conduct training for all departments for overlap support and any cross-department end-user training
• Assisting with root cause analysis and resolving faults and errors in applications
• Assisting with development of recommendations for enhancing approaches for software support services
• Ensuring adherence to IT infrastructure standards, policies, and procedures
• Updating work instruction documentation and standard operating procedures
• Ensuring assigned operating systems and applications are compliant with all applicable Department of Defense (DoD) directives and guidelines, including Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) bulletins

What's In It For You

• Competitive wages
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

Work Location
Hill Air Force Base, Utah
Travel
US Citizenship Required
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred.
Certification Requirement
The applicant must meet DoD M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date or must obtain such within 6 months of being hired.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Education and Years of Experience Requirements for this Position
A technical degree in computer science, or other related IT degree, and years of relevant experience for this position are as follows:

• HS Diploma and 11+ years of experience, or
• BS/BA Degree and 7+ years of experience, or
• MS/MA Degree and 5+ years of experience

Experience and skills in the following:

• Related experience in system administration, system design, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Utilizing DISA STIG checklists to assess and document compliance

Certification Requirement
The applicant must meet DoD M IAT Level II or higher certification requirements on hire date or must obtain such within 6 months of being hired.
Clearance Requirement
This position requires an active final Secret clearance upon hire date. The applicant must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance. An active Top Secret clearance is preferred.
Citizenship Requirement
Pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Other preferred skills (not necessarily required but will increase consideration for the position):

• Experience administrating Linux systems in an enterprise environment (RHEL preferred)
• Experience assisting with maintaining, monitoring, and troubleshooting Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)
• Use of scripting to automate administrative tasks using Bash, PowerShell, Python, and/or AWS Console
• Experience with Virtual Desktops
• Experience with virtualization
• Experience with VMware ESXi
• Experience utilizing DISA STIG checklists to assess and document compliance
• Experience with supporting large-scale deployments as an administrator
• Knowledge of migrating and/or extending on-premises software to the cloud
• Knowledge of AWS Cloud Platform (IaaS)
• Knowledge of load balancing/failover technologies
• Use of scripting to automate administrative tasks using Bash, PowerShell, Python, and/or AWS Console
• General understanding of antivirus software
• General understanding of vulnerability scanning software
• General understanding of Security Information and Event Management (SIEM)
• Experience ensuring assigned operating systems and applications are compliant with all applicable Department of Defense (DoD) directives and guidelines, including Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) bulletins
• Experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator) Certification
• LPIC -1 or LPIC-2 (Linux Professional Institute Certification)
• Other industry certifications

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $128340
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.