BAE Systems

Linux System Administrator

BAE Systems$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 3 years of Linux system administration experience
  • Active security clearance required
  • DoD 8570 certification (e.g., Security +, Linux+, RedHat) - 90-day waiver possible
  • General knowledge of Linux and Unix operating systems
  • Skills in developing documentation for system administration procedures
  • Experience in creating Information Assurance compliance documentation

Responsibilities

  • Perform standard Linux System Administration duties to ensure smooth operations
  • Set up and maintain administrator and service accounts
  • Develop and monitor policies for resource allocation
  • Install and maintain HPC systems and software environments
  • Forecast resource limitations and suggest efficiency improvements
  • Coordinate with network administrators on system integration
  • Tune system performance and allocate storage space

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and certification
  • Work with advanced computing technologies in a collaborative environment
  • Engagement with a supportive team dedicated to high-performance computing
  • Possible after-hours work for skill enhancement and emergency resolutions
Full Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking Linux Administrators to support a team of administrators with standard Linux system administration duties at ERDC in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The selected candidate will perform standard Linux System Administration duties as required to maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems consisting of Linux based application and license servers, virtual machines, and GP/GPU cluster based systems. Coordination with network administrators is required. Additional duties: 1. Setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space. 2. Developing and monitoring policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. 3. Participating in the installation, integration, acceptance testing, and on-going maintenance of our HPC systems and software environment. 4. Assisting with forecast resource limitations and provide recommendations for increasing the efficiency of our resources through proper scheduling and load balancing techniques. Qualifications Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience (additional experience may be substituted for the degree) Active security clearance and ability to maintain DoD 8570 certification - Security + and OS cert, Linux+, RedHat, etc. (90 day waiver may be provided to obtain the OS certification) Willingness to occasionally work after hours and/or respond to emergency situations for problem resolution General knowledge of Linux and general Unix operating systems concepts as well as systems administration experience Ability to develop and maintain documentation on system administration procedures for routine and complex tasks Ability to create and maintain Information Assurance (IA) compliance documentation of the Information System

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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