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BAE Systems Linux System Administrator in Hill AFB, Utah

Job Description

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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

<10%

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 8570.01-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 8570.01-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: $75510 - $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.

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