Linux System Administration, Senior - Linux Space Systems Support

Location: Westminster, Colorado, United States

Category: Engineering & Technology

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Description

Seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the development, testing, and operations of spacecraft and ground systems at BAE Systems, Space and Mission Systems. The position will serve as a technical resource to programs and engineering staff within integrated development teams to meet strategic and organizational goals. The role is responsible for the application of advanced technologies to operate, integrate, and maintain complex Linux Information Systems in a secure enterprise environment.

What You’ll Do:

• R​​​​​esponsible for the deployment and administration of secure Linux systems and Infrastructure Services to meet programmatic and customer requirements.
• Expected to operate and maintain Ansible Automation playbooks and roles to support hardware, virtual, container based, and commercial cloud hosted environments.
• Work includes implementation, configuration management, maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and monitoring of Linux services and solutions.
• Participate within an integrated development team and processes including software development methodologies and practices.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Related Bachelor’s and 4 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 8 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for additional years of experience.
• Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active TS/SCI Polygraph security clearance is required.
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Red Hat Certified Administrator (RHCSA) Certification or equivalent
• 4+ years of experience as a system administrator or software engineering in Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS environment.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 4+ years of experience working in a classified environment.
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or equivalent advanced Linux certifications.
• Experience with Automation and IaC technologies and platforms including Ansible Automation, Terraform, Puppet,Chef, Vmware, AWS, Azure, etc.
• Experience with container platforms including Podman, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Experience in Software Development practices including scripting in Python, Ruby, Bash, JavaScript, and CI/CD technologies including Git, Gitlab, GitOps, DevOps, etc.
• Experience supporting DISA, CMMC, DFARS, and NIST compliance.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.