System Administrator (Senior)

Boeing

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Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CA
Salary
$119,850–$162,150 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 15, 2026 (soon)

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $139k
This role $141k
$100k most similar roles pay here $174k

This role pays more than 55% of similar roles. Most pay $113,610–$164,807 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $139k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Boeing

Boeing is the world''s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial jetliners, military aircraft, defense systems, and space launch vehicles for customers in 150 countries. Industry: Aerospace & Defense Manufacturing

Boeing currently has 39 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,150–$159,850 across 34 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · System Administrator (Senior)

System Administrator (Experienced or Senior) serves as an individual contributor within the Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems division supporting the Global Positioning System (GPS) IIF program. The role involves performing system integration, configuration management, and maintenance across hardware, software, and domain components to ensure mission reliability for satellite systems. Key responsibilities include managing monthly patching and updates for Solaris, RHEL, and Windows environments, performing security hardening per DISA STIG guidelines, and conducting vulnerability management using Nessus and SCC tools. The position requires proficiency in Active Directory/LDAP, multiplatform system administration, and network device configuration. Candidates must navigate complex compliance frameworks including NIST 800-53 and 171 while utilizing tools like Splunk and Trellix. This role addresses the critical technical challenge of sustaining and monitoring the health of the GPS constellation to provide global positioning, navigation, and timing data.

What you'll do

  • Perform system integration, configuration management, and maintenance for hardware, software, and domain components supporting GPS architecture.
  • Manage monthly patching and system updates across Solaris, RHEL, and Windows operating systems.
  • Execute security hardening in accordance with DISA STIG, Boeing best practices, and port security guidelines.
  • Conduct vulnerability and compliance management using Nessus and SCC tools to remediate Cyber/IA items.
  • Maintain compliance documentation for various standards including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and STIG requirements.
  • Install, configure, and monitor multiplatform systems hardware, software, virtual machines, and cybersecurity tools like Splunk and Trellix.
  • Support network device configuration, documentation, port mapping, and security baseline maintenance.
  • Develop automation scripts and data analytics to improve operations while meeting cybersecurity requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and be a U.S. Person as defined by export control requirements.
  • Must have 3 years of related experience for level 3 or 5 years of related experience for level 4.
  • Must hold a current Security+ (Sec+) certification or another IAT level II DoD 8140 approved baseline certification.
  • Must possess cybersecurity technical experience.
  • Must be able to perform system administration in a Windows Enterprise Domain including Active Directory and LDAP management.
  • Must have experience managing patching, security hardening, and vulnerability management for Solaris, RHEL, and Windows systems.
  • Preferred: Experience with automation, scripting tools, and disaster recovery operations.
  • U.S. Citizenship.

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