Senior System Administrator TS/SCI (Windows/Linux)

Boeing; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 174,000; Full time

Job summary

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Intelligence Systems (IS), seeks a System Administrator (Experienced or Senior) to join our Mission Operations team in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on infrastructure administration, security configurations, and automation to support mission-critical platforms for government and commercial customers.

The successful candidate will manage servers, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and backups, while implementing security measures and monitoring performance to

Qualifications

• This position requires an Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance and current FSP (Full Scope Polygraph) (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
• Level 3: 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing and maintaining servers and related infrastructure components
• In-depth knowledge and experience with various versions of Windows and/or Linux Servers, including installation, configuration, and administration, including experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core technology services
• Advanced troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities and able to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
• Level 4: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years' experience in System Administration across Windows and/or Linux environments
• 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
• Experience with documenting technical details in Confluence and task tracking in Jira
• Strong knowledge of security best practices
• Experience with security auditing, vulnerability assessments, and incident response
• 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

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Windows/Linux servers

Active Directory

Security best practices

Problem solving

Tools

Confluence

Jira

VMware ESXi

Hyper-V

AHV

AWS

Azure

Job description

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Intelligence Systems (IS), seeks a System Administrator (Experienced or Senior) to join our Mission Operations team in Herndon, VA. The role focuses on infrastructure administration, security configurations, and automation to support mission-critical platforms for government and commercial customers.

The successful candidate will manage servers, Active Directory, DNS/DHCP, and backups, while implementing security measures and monitoring performance to