Experienced Linux System Administrator with Security Clearance

Job Description You don't see it, but it's there
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics - from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F- 35 fighter jet
At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems
Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future
And you can, too
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life
We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems
Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers' needs
From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms
Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a diverse work environment
In this role, you will be joining a team supporting internal customers, designing, implementing, and managing lab infrastructure to meet the customer requirements
In this role, you will build, configure, administer, and troubleshoot Linux servers and user workstation hardware and software; design and implement workgroup-scale networks; build and manage authentication, file-share, and other collaboration servers to support groups of heterogeneous client systems
You will work with facilities security staff to develop and apply hardening steps for systems for classified use to NISPOM Chapter 8, JAFAN, and other customer standards
Document system configuration for new and existing systems
Experience with centralized authentication technologies such as LDAP and Active Directory domains in supporting (Windows/Linux) cross-platform clients is desirable
You should be customer service oriented, attentive to detail, self-motivated and work well in teams
Flexibility in approach to finding solutions, the ability to understand and act on the customer needs and priorities, and learn new technologies quickly are some of the qualities a successful candidate will have
You should have experience in enterprise level Windows Server operating environments, including Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Management, SharePoint, Exchange services
Additional responsibilities include:
* Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service
* Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs
* Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments
* Fault finding, analysis and of logging 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
This role will require occasional off-hours responses to outages and an individual to take part in subsequent service restoration efforts
CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) is required to work in some of the customer labs, and preference will be given to candidates who hold this certificate
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• Previous working experience as a Linux Administrator for 5 year(s)
* IN depth knowledge of Linux: RedHat, CentOS, Debian, etc.
* Hands on experience with MySQL and/or MariaDB
* Familiarity with VMWare and SAN management and concepts
* Expert in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting
* Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP and SNMP
* Additional Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE and LPIC) will be considered an advantage
* Strong problem solving and communication skills Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• CompTIA Security+ CE
* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree
• Experience in monitoring solutions applications (Zabbix)
* Experience with Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes 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
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems 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
Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics
Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world
Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space
At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve
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.

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