System Administrator

The Boeing Company; Hazelwood (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Job summary

Tapestry Solutions, a Boeing Company, is seeking a System Administrator in Hazelwood, MO to support the DoD Tomahawk program. You will manage Linux and Windows servers, ensure security, and sustain mission-critical IT infrastructure across test environments.

Qualifications include an active US Secret clearance, experience with Red Hat Linux and Windows, and DoD 8140 readiness. The role offers a first-shift schedule and competitive pay with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Secret clearance; ability to obtain TS/SAP.
• Experience installing and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows systems.
• Ability to meet DoD 8140 Program Foundational qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Linux and Windows systems across multiple test environments, including health checks and performance tuning.
• Install, configure, and validate updates and patches; provide feedback prior to customer delivery.
• Administer user access in Windows Active Directory and implement security controls.
• Monitor system performance to support capacity planning, backups, and disaster recovery.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Microsoft Windows systems

Networking TCP/IP DNS

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Virtualization Hyper-V/KVM

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Microsoft Windows

Cisco switches

Hyper-V

KVM/QEMU

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.

Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we proudly serve 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and 9 countries worldwide.

As a trusted partner, our employees embody our core values by consistently delivering excellence, taking full ownership, and developing innovative solutions that enable critical missions and ensure the safety of our global customers and team members. Joining Tapestry Solutions means enjoying the best of both worlds: access to the vast resources of Boeing combined with the agility and people-focused, family-oriented culture of a small business where your contributions truly matter.

Tapestry Solutions, a part of Boeing Global Services BGS, is seeking a System Administrator in Hazelwood, MO for the Department of Navy Tomahawk Land-Attack Missile program. The Tomahawk program is expanding to include additional US and foreign customers and will remain relevant for many more years. This position is essential for helping Tapestry Solutions and our customers navigate this expansion.

The successful System Administrator will support the Tomahawk Mission Planning Center (TMPC) architecture by integrating systems and managing the lifecycle of servers and workstations. Responsibilities include installing, configuring, and decommissioning hardware and software; maintaining a test environment for operational systems; and ensuring mission success by supporting a strategic weapon system planning capability. The role also includes administering Active Directory and applying all provided updates and patches to Windows and Linux systems.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintain and operate Linux and Windows systems across multiple test environments, including routine system health checks, troubleshooting, and performance tuning to support development and testing activities

• Install, configure, and validate updates and patches; provide feedback on installation procedures prior to customer delivery.

• Administer user access in Windows Active Directory and implement controls to protect information and meet security requirements

• Monitor system performance to support capacity planning, backups, and disaster recovery activities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Active U.S. Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SAP

• Proven experience in installing and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows systems

• Ability to meet the DoD 8140 Program Foundational qualifications

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Previous experience with CISCO network switches

• Strong understanding of networking concepts such as TCP/IP and DNS

• Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues efficiently

• Experience with virtualization technologies such as Hyper-V and KVM/QEMU

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and provide technical support to end-users

Drug Free Workplace:

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

Pay & Benefits:

We strive to deliver a total rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. Elements of this package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and other 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 and date of hire.

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

Summary base-pay range $80,000 - $104,000

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret 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.