Senior Systems Administrator

Boeing Intelligence and Analytics • Herndon, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, Intelligence Systems portfolio, is seeking a DevOps Developer to join our Mission Operations team in Herndon, VA. Our team focuses on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We provide support for our Mission Operations Portfolio area which design, build, test, deploy, operate, and maintain a wide variety of mission critical platforms and systems for commercial and government customers.
The System Administrator will perform system administration tasks, to include infrastructure administration and automation, information security support and configurations, software and OS installation/updates, and follow configuration/change control processes. The System Administrator will create new solutions to solve hard technical problems, and provide system support using best practices with modern and innovative tooling. The System Administrator will support the design, validation and configuration management of computing systems, and monitor system performance to support capacity planning, backup and disaster recovery planning.

Requirements

• Requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance (Has been active in the past 24 months)
• U.S. Citizenship
• 5+ years' experience in System Administration across Windows and Linux environments
• Experience managing and maintaining servers, workstations, and related infrastructure components
• In-depth knowledge and experience with various versions of Windows and Linux Servers, including installation, configuration, and administration
• Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core services
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities and able to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
• Strong knowledge of security best practices
• Experience with security auditing, vulnerability assessments, and incident response is also valuable
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, and/or AHV
• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.).

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in on-premise virtualization (AHV, VMWare ESXi, Hyper-V, etc.) and/or cloud expertise (AWS or Azure)
• Experience with VDI infrastructure, monitoring infrastructure, securing infrastructure
• Cloud, INFOSEC, and/or any recent IT certifications

Responsibilities

• Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and performing regular maintenance tasks such as applying updates, patches, and security fixes
• Assist Network Engineers with configuring and managing network services, such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory, to facilitate communication and resource sharing within the network
• Assist with implementing and managing backup strategies to ensure data protection and disaster recovery capabilities in case of system failures or data loss
• Assist with implementing and maintaining security measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls, to protect the system from unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats
• Analyzing system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to improve overall system efficiency and responsiveness
• Maintaining accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, as well as generating reports on system performance, security, and compliance
• Participating in the planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring compatibility and adherence to best practices
• Staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and security practices, and continuously improving skills and knowledge

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level