Linux System Administration Senior – Space Systems Support

Job Description

We are seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the development, testing, and operations of spacecraft and ground systems at BAE Systems Space and Mission Systems (SMS). The position will serve as a technical resource to programs and engineering staff within integrated development teams to meet strategic and organizational goals. The role is responsible for the application of advanced technologies to operate, integrate, and maintain complex Linux Information Systems in a secure enterprise environment.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You’ll Do:

• Be responsible for the deployment and administration of secure Linux systems and Infrastructure Services to meet programmatic and customer requirements.
• Operate and maintain Ansible Automation playbooks and roles to support hardware, virtual, container based, and commercial cloud hosted environments.
• Implementation, configuration management, maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and monitoring of Linux services and solutions.
• Participate within an integrated development team and processes including software development methodologies and practices.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Related Bachelor’s and 4 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 8 or more years of related experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for additional years of experience.
• CompTIA Security or equivalent DoW 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Red Hat Certified Administrator (RHCSA) Certification or equivalent.
• Experience as a System administrator or software engineering in Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS environment.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active U.S. Secret or TS/SCI/Poly Security Clearance.
• 4 years of experience working in a classified environment
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent advanced Linux certifications.
• Experience with Automation and IaC technologies and platforms including Ansible Automation, Terraform, Puppet, Chef, Vmware, AWS, Azure, etc.
• Experience with container platforms including Podman, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience in Software Development practices including scripting in Python, Ruby, Bash, JavaScript, and CI/CD technologies including Git, Gitlab, GitOps, DevOps, etc.
• Experience supporting DISA, CMMC, DFARS, and NIST compliance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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 Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

Salary : $97,008 - $164,914