Boeing · 7 hours ago
Senior Systems Administrator
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $206K/yr
14+ years expBoeing is a leading aerospace company committed to innovation and collaboration. They are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support their Mission Operations team in Herndon, VA, focusing on system administration, infrastructure management, and security for mission-critical platforms.
AerospaceIndustrial
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
Requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph Clearance (Has been active in the past 24 months)
U.S. Citizenship
5+ 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
Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.)
Preferred
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
Cloud, INFOSEC, and/or any recent IT certifications
Company
Boeing
Boeing offers commercial, defense airplanes, space, security systems, and global services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
CJ Nothum
CEO & Executive Communications, Senior Manager
Colton Engelke
CEO and Executive Communications
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