Senior System Administrator

Boeing; Seal Beach (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems Organization seeks a Senior System Administrator to support Proprietary Programs at Kennedy Space Center, FL or Seal Beach, CA.

The role covers infrastructure management, security, software installation, and disaster recovery. Onsite work is required; candidates must hold active TS/SCI clearance and have strong Linux/Solaris experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Active TS/SCI security clearance (or equivalent) within past 5 years or in Continuous Vetting.
• Experience with Linux and/or Solaris; install, configure, and administer servers and workstations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee system integration and installation of servers, storage and workstations.
• Provide complex problem resolution and technical support for delivery systems.
• Participate in design, validation and configuration management of computing delivery systems.
• Administer user access and enforce information security per RMF policies.
• Monitor and optimize system performance, ensure high availability, backups and disaster recovery.

Skills

Linux

Solaris

Security Clearance

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or related field

Tools

VMware ESXi

RHEL 8/9

Solaris OS

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.

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Space Mission Systems Organization seeks a Senior System Administrator (Level 4) to support Proprietary Programs in Kennedy Space Center, FL or Seal Beach, CA.

The Senior System Administrator will handle system administration tasks, including infrastructure management, information security, software installation, and configuration control. This role involves creating innovative solutions to technical challenges, providing system support with modern tools, and overseeing the design and performance of computing systems for effective capacity planning and disaster recovery.

Position Responsibilities

• Oversees system integration, hardware and software installation, configuration and disposition of servers, storage, and workstations to support the architecture


• Provides complex problem resolution, root cause analysis and technical support for delivery systems


• Participate in the design, validation and configuration management of computing delivery systems


• Administers user system access and establishes safeguards to protect information in accordance with security policies


• Oversee activities to monitor and optimize system performance, ensuring high availability, reliability, backup and disaster recovery planning, security and conformance to Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements


• Plans and coordinates system changes


• Collaborate with teams to integrate services and enhance system capabilities and operational efficiency


• Engage in on-the-job training, self-study, and hands‑on learning to develop your skills in Linux and cloud technologies


• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support program objectives in an Agile framework


• Mentors, leads and trains others

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience)

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement


• Possess an active Top Secret with SCI US Security Clearance (TS/SCI), or successfully completed a Tier 5 (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the past 5 years or agreed to enter a Continuous Vetting program such that 5 year updates are no longer required


• Experience working with Linux and/or Solaris; installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for server and workstation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

• Experience working with RHEL 8/9 and/or Solaris 10/11


• Experience working with VMware ESXi 8/9


• Security hardening experience or knowledge


• Cybersecurity experience or knowledge


• Experience simplifying, automating, and optimizing patch management and/or compliance of operating systems and applications


• User access and identity management experience or knowledge


• Experience maintaining storage and data archival systems


• Active security certifications such as Security+ (Sec+) or equivalent IAT Level 2 certifications per DoD Instruction 8570 (8140)

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates.

Drug Free Workplace

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Senior (Level 4) Summary pay range: $136,850 - $197,800

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 2026

Export Control Requirements

This is not an Export Control position.

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.