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Systems Engineer - System Administration

Huntsville, Alabama Job ID 7322 Category Engineering Post Date Jun. 10, 2025
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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.

Systems Engineer

THIS ROLE IS CONTINGENT UPON CONTRACT AWARD AND IS POSTED AT MULTIPLE LEVELS

Why This is an Exciting Role:

As a Systems Engineer at Boeing Intelligence & Analytics (BI&A), this position will be supporting the GMD Engineering Development and Early Integration Labs for the Missile Defense Agency. In this role, you will be a Systems Engineer responsible for lab integration representing GMD products with a focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux efforts. You will assist in lab build-up and execution of GMD Lab integration for the upgrades, both hardware and software, of all GMD elements and be positioned to support lab integration team flow down requirements, critical testing, and development in different lab environments.

What Makes BI&A Different:

As a fully owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, BI&A offers an optimal mix of a small company environment with exceptional opportunities supported by a large corporation.

Every day, Boeing Intelligence & Analytics supports global missions by building and delivering intelligence, analytics, and cyber solutions that enable users to advance national security. From hardware and software engineering solutions to analytics that keep this nation safe, we create value that meets users’ needs. With vibrant partnerships and innovative approaches, we serve the Intelligence Community through innovation and vision. We have provided our customers with the tools needed to counter evolving global and cyber threats, and to improve wartime decision-making.

  • Our talented employees bring software development, systems engineering, and advanced analytics expertise.

  • We offer numerous prime contract opportunities with customers headquartered in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia, as well as subcontract opportunities that align with our areas of focus and additional opportunities nationwide through our parent company.
    We have current open positions on awarded programs across diverse customer sets and are anticipating upcoming contract awards with a 5-year life cycle and an additional 5 option years.

  • Our diverse portfolio allows our employees to move to other projects and teams as they gain further proficiency in their current skill set and learn new skill sets along the way. 

  • We offer hands-on access to cutting-edge technologies and a culture of technical excellence. 

Experience and Qualifications:

To be eligible for this demanding position, the ideal candidate should demonstrate the following experience:

  • Experience collaborating with teams of engineers, system administrators, network engineers, product subject matter experts, and subcontractors to coordinate all phases of development and integration

  • Best practices for engineering development and configuration management

  • Provide comprehensive end-to-end computing support in closed environments, from desktops to servers

  • Upgrading, installing, and configuring application software and computer hardware

  • Creating and managing system permissions and user accounts

  • Performing regular security tests and security monitoring

  • Maintaining networks and network file systems

  • Coordinating security relevant changes of both hardware and software components, and network with the ISSO for compliance

  • Working effectively, and semi-autonomously, in a rapid pace team environment

  • Installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and administering support for Linux (Red Hat Enterprise Linux) servers/workstations

  • Managing local servers and virtual machines (Azure, VMWare)

  • Implementing Security Technical Implementation Guide(s) (STIGS)

Required Education and Years of Experience:

  • Level 2:Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. Master). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

  • Level 3: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Required Qualifications: ​

  • This position requires an active Secret US Security Clearance for which the US Government requires US Citizenship as a condition of employment

  • CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 / DoD 8140 compliant)

  • CompTIA Linux+

  • Strong problem-solving skills

  • Mid-career computing knowledge level of the following: Networking (Cisco), Linux, Windows

  • Good verbal and written communication skills, must be able to work independently and will possess the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment

Desired Qualifications: ​

  • Government contracts and/or sub-contracts experience

  • Experience in GMD program

  • Experience and understanding of Cyber Security Requirements

  • Experience utilizing network management software (SolarWinds)

  • Experience with Palo-Alto firewalls

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification

  • Experience with TrueNAS

  • Experience with Ansible

  • Experience with MFA

  • Experience with scripts for automation

Telework/Remote Availability: Telework/Remote work currently not authorized

Work Location(s): Huntsville, AL

Summary Pay Range:

Please note that the information shown below is a general guideline only. Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Level 2: $68,000 - $105,000

Level 3: $81,000 - $120,000

BI&A is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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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 proud members of the Valuable 500 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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No matter where you are in life, our benefits help prepare you for the present and the future.

  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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