Job Description

Senior Systems Administrator at BOEING summary:

The Senior Systems Administrator at Boeing leads system integration and manages hardware and software solutions to support computing architectures. They provide technical support, oversee system performance monitoring, capacity planning, and disaster recovery efforts while ensuring compliance with security standards. Additionally, they mentor team members and coordinate system changes in a complex, high-security environment.

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.

The Boeing Company’s Information Technology and Data Analytics (IT&DA) organization Specialized Infrastructure Operations group is currently seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to join the team in Herndon, VA .

As a member of the team, you are an integral part in developing hardware and software solutions for proprietary programs for our client. We translate customer needs into detailed requirements for system integrated designs including system architectures for current operations and program growth, facility design, hardware selection, software selection and development, system integration, testing and, operations and maintenance.

Position Responsibilities:

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

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

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

• Plans and coordinates system changes

• Administers user system access and establishes safeguards to protect information to meet security requirements

• Oversees activities to monitor system performance to support capacity planning, backup and disaster recovery planning

• Mentors, leads and trains others

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• S uccessfully completed a Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years or agreed to enter a Continuous Vetting program such that 5 year updates are no longer required

• Active Counter-Intelligence polygraph

• 5+ years of experience working in a cross functional environment with all levels in the business from individual contributors to executive leadership

• 5+ years of experience in troubleshooting complex network problems

• Experience as a system administrator of Linux/Unix or Windows platforms

• Willing to work variable shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience with VDI infrastructure, monitoring infrastructure, securing infrastructure, documenting in confluence and task tracking in Jira

• Experience with RedHat Linux

• Experience with Microsoft Windows server

• Experience with DISA standards such as STIGs

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 & 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.

Summary pay range: $116,450 – $157,550

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 21, 2025

Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

Keywords:

systems administration, hardware integration, software installation, Linux, Windows Server, system security, disaster recovery, capacity planning, technical support, system monitoring

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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