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System Administrator

Bristol, England Job ID JR2025454196 Category Information Technology Role Type Onsite Post Date Jun. 02, 2025 Security Clearance Required
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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.

Boeing Defence UK is seeking a dedicated System Administrator to join our dynamic IT Infrastructure team. This role is essential for supporting various technical requirements and contributing to the successful delivery of projects and ongoing operations within a fast-paced environment.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at Bristol, UK.

As a System Administrator, you will engage in system integration activities, hardware and software installations, and daily support tasks. Your responsibilities will include configuring and managing workstations and networks to ensure an exceptional user experience. The primary focus will be on supporting services and applications within the Windows system stack.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Continuously seek improvements to align services with industry best practices and Boeing enterprise standards.
  • Respond to events, requests, and incidents logged in management systems.
  • Analyze log files, systems, and network traffic to identify issues.
  • Adhere to well-defined Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
  • Identify and escalate technical challenges and limitations within the networking environment.
  • Communicate effectively and promptly with key stakeholders.
  • Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

  • Proficiency in Windows Server
  • Experience with Active Directory
  • Familiarity with Windows 11

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

  • Knowledge of Private Key Infrastructure / Certificate Authority
  • Experience with VMWare
  • Familiarity with Dell VXRail or other converged stacks
  • Knowledge of VMware Horizon or other Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions
  • Experience with Exchange (On-Prem)
  • Familiarity with Skype for Business
  • Knowledge of VMWare Unified Access Gateway (UAG)
  • Experience with McAfee EPO/ENS
  • Familiarity with SharePoint
  • Experience with Wyse Dell Thin Clients/WMS
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Network Policy Server (NPS)
  • Familiarity with Dell RP4VM
  • Experience with Dell Networker

This position offers an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to enhance their skills and become an integral member of both Boeing Defence UK within Boeing IT global teams. If you take pride in delivering exceptional service and enjoy solving IT challenges, we encourage you to apply.

Work Authorisation:

This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.

The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being. Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

  • Competitive salary and annual incentive plans
  • Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next
  • Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way
  • An inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
  • Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options
  • 23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year
  • Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution
  • Company paid BUPA Medical Plan
  • Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks
  • Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week
  • 6x annual salary life insurance
  • Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development
  • Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 24, 2025


Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to acquire a UK security Clearance for which the UK Government requires UK residency. The successful candidate will hold, or have the ability to acquire, Security Clearance (SC).

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

Not a Shift Worker (United Kingdom)


Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.

We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

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