Junior Level Unix Systems Administrator

The Boeing Company; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company is seeking a UNIX Systems Administrator at a junior level in Annapolis Junction, MD. The role focuses on administration, performance optimization, and highly available infrastructure across UNIX environments.

Ideal candidates have TS/SCI with CI Polygraph and hands-on experience with AIX/HP-UX/Solaris. The role may require shift work; telework is not authorized and the employment is contingent on program award.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with an active CI Polygraph is required.
• Extensive hands-on experience with AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris operating systems.
• Proven experience with system performance tuning and optimization.
• Experience designing and implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions.
• Experience with data migrations between systems.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules, including potential shift work.

Skills

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

AIX experience

HP-UX experience

Solaris experience

Performance tuning

HA/DR solutions

Data migrations

Flexible schedules

Education

Bachelor’s degree substituted for 4 years of experience

Master’s degree substituted for 6 years of experience

Tools

Virtualization technologies

ITIL framework knowledge

Configuration management tools

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

UNIX Systems Administrator – Junior Level

Why This is an Exciting Role:

BI&A is seeking a UNIX Systems Administrator to be responsible for the administration, support, maintenance, and optimization of UNIX operating systems and network connectivity across the enterprise. This role ensures system reliability, performance, security, and compliance while providing technical expertise for disaster recovery, high availability solutions, and strategic infrastructure planning.

Experience and Qualifications:

Required Education and Years of Experience:

• 6 Years of experience in Systems Administration roles or ahighly related field of work with similar scope and responsibilities.


• A Bachelor’s degree may be substituted for 4 years of experience and a Master’s Degree may be substituted for 6 years of experience.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI with an active CI Polygraph


• Extensive hands‑on experience with AIX, HP-UX, and Solaris operating systems


• Proven experience with system performance tuning and optimization


• Experience designing and implementing high availability and disaster recovery solutions


• Experience with data migrations between systems


• Willingness and ability to work flexible schedules, including potential shift work

Desired Qualifications:

• Relevant certifications (e.g. Oracle Solaris Administrator, IBM AIX Administrator)


• Experience with virtualization technologies


• Knowledge of ITIL framework and best practices


• Experience with configuration management tools

Telework/Remote Availability: Telework/Remote work currently not authorized

Work Location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD

Summary Pay Range:

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

$95,000 - $125,000

Contingent Upon Program Award

The position is contingent upon program award.

What Makes BI&A Different:

As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.

Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users’ needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolve global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.

• Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.


• We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.


• We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.


• Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way.



• We offer hands‑on access to cutting‑edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence.

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We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are proud members of the Valuable 500 and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.