System Administrator (Experienced, Senior or Lead)

Boeing•Herndon, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, Intelligence Systems portfolio, is seeking a System Administrator (Experienced, Senior or Lead) 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

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance and current FSP (Full Scope Polygraph) (U.S. Citizenship Required).
3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
3 + 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
Must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Level 4)
10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Level 5)
Associate degree or higher in a relevant field
Expertise in on-premises 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