Experienced Linux System Administrator

$92,290 - $156,860/Yr

BAE Systems - San Diego, CA

Part-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

10,001+ employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Experienced Linux System Administrator at BAE Systems will support internal customers by designing, implementing, and managing lab infrastructure. This role involves building, configuring, administering, and troubleshooting Linux servers and user workstations, as well as managing workgroup-scale networks and collaboration servers. The position requires a focus on maintaining system security and compliance with customer standards, while also ensuring high availability and performance of the Linux infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Proactively maintain and develop all Linux infrastructure technology to maintain a 24x7x365 uptime service
• Engineering of systems administration-related solutions for various project and operational needs
• Maintain best practices on managing systems and services across all environments
• Fault finding, analysis and logging information for reporting of performance exceptions
• Proactively monitor system performance and capacity planning
• Manage, coordinate, and implement software upgrades, patches, hot fixes on servers, workstations, and network hardware
• Create and modify scripts or applications to perform tasks
• Provide input on ways to improve the stability, security, efficiency, and scalability of the environment
• Collaborate with other teams and team members to develop automation strategies and deployment processes

Requirements

• Previous working experience as a Linux Administrator for 5 years
• In-depth knowledge of Linux: RedHat, CentOS, Debian, etc.
• Hands-on experience with MySQL and/or MariaDB
• Familiarity with VMWare and SAN management and concepts
• Expert in Shell, Perl, and/or Python scripting
• Solid knowledge of protocols such as DNS, HTTP, LDAP, SMTP, and SNMP
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent) is required to work in some of the customer labs

Nice-to-haves

• Additional Linux certifications (RHCT, RHCE, and LPIC) will be considered an advantage
• CompTIA Security+ CE
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar relevant degree
• Experience in monitoring solutions applications (Zabbix)
• Experience with Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Paid military leave
• Paid bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for monetary or non-monetary awards