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In support of the Navy DoW Supercomputing Resource Center (NAVY-DSRC) BAE Systems provides program management and technical support necessary to advance services capabilities infrastructure and technologies.
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support a team of administrators with standard Linux system administration duties at Stennis Space Center MS.
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 cluster based systems. Coordination with Linux System administrators is required.
Additional duties:
- Setting up administrator and service accounts maintaining system documentation tuning system performance installing system wide software and allocate mass storage space.
- Developing and monitoring policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
- Participating in the installation integration acceptance testing and on-going maintenance of our HPC systems and software environment.
- Assisting with forecast resource limitations and provide recommendations for increasing the efficiency of our resources through proper scheduling and load balancing techniques.
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Required Education Experience & Skills
Bachelor's degree and at least 4 years of experience (additional experience may be substituted for the degree)
DoD 8570 certification - Security + and OS cert (Linux+ CE RedHat etc)
Willingness to occasionally work after hours and/or respond to emergency situations for problem resolution
Experience with SLURM / PBS / torque schedulers
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
Familiar in multi-factor authentication platforms and solutions and Identity Management such as OpenID LDAP and Kerberos.
Security implementations using multi-factor authentication PKI or Kerberos and Unix OS hardening to DoD STIG standards.
Experience with scripting (Bash Python etc)
Preferred Education Experience & Skills
Experience with Storage Architectures: SAN SAS FC SATA
Experience with Zabbix
Experience with Red Hat Satellite or Red Hat Identity Manager
Experience with BIND DNS
Experience with Puppet or Ansible
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929
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 Intelligence & Security
BAE Systems Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc an international defense aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air land and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology superior products and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
Intelligence & Security (I&S) based in McLean Virginia designs and delivers advanced defense intelligence and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development systems integration and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (4+ years)
- DoD 8570 certification: Security+ and OS cert (e.g. Linux+ CE RedHat)
- Willingness to occasionally work after hours and respond to emergency situations
- Experience with SLURM PBS or Torque schedulers
- General Linux/Unix systems administration experience
- Ability to develop and maintain system administration documentation
- Ability to create and maintain Information Assurance (IA) compliance documentation
- Familiarity with multi-factor authentication platforms and identity management (OpenID LDAP Kerberos)
- Experience implementing security using MFA PKI Kerberos and Unix OS hardening to DoD STIG standards
- Scripting experience (Bash Python)
- Experience with storage architectures (SAN SAS FC SATA)
- Experience with Zabbix for monitoring
- Experience with Red Hat Satellite or Red Hat Identity Manager
- Experience with BIND DNS
- Experience with configuration management tools (Puppet or Ansible)
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BAE Systems Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Health coverage is presented as comprehensive combining medical dental vision HSAs/FSAs and mental‑health resources with a no‑cost EAP. Wellness programs and protections like life AD&D disability and travel assistance broaden the offering.
- Retirement Support—Retirement is supported through a 401(k) with automatic enrollment and annual escalation with employer matching available in certain business units. Financial‑wellness tools and access to advisors further support long‑term planning.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Time away options include paid parental leave (commonly 160 hours for full‑time) holidays PTO bereavement military leave and other leave programs. Many groups also use a 9/80 schedule that provides every other Friday off where available.
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What We Do
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace defense and security company we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air land space and naval forces as well as advanced electronics security information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us to unite our community of colleagues and customers and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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