System Administrator (Experienced or Senior)

Boeing

Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
El Segundo, CA
Salary
$119,850–$162,150 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
Closes
Jun 29, 2026

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $180k
This role $141k
$106k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays less than 90% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$207,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $141k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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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 119 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $118,150–$160,500 across 118 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · System Administrator (Experienced or Senior)

The Boeing Company’s Space, Intelligence & Weapon Systems division in El Segundo, CA is hiring an experienced or senior System Administrator for the Global Positioning System IIF program. This role involves supporting critical satellite systems through system integration, configuration management, and security hardening across Windows, Solaris, and RHEL environments. Daily tasks include patching systems, managing Active Directory/LDAP, conducting vulnerability assessments with tools like Nessus and Splunk, and maintaining compliance documentation. The ideal candidate will have a background in cybersecurity, automation scripting, and disaster recovery planning, along with experience integrating multiplatform systems and hardware. This position requires an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance and proficiency in Windows Enterprise Domain architecture.

What you'll do

  • Perform system integration and configuration management for GPS IIF satellite systems.
  • Manage patching and updates on Solaris, RHEL, and Windows systems monthly.
  • Conduct security hardening in compliance with DISA STIG guidelines.
  • Install, configure, and maintain multiplatform cybersecurity tools like Nessus and Splunk.
  • Track and remediate vulnerabilities using Nessus and SCC tools for compliance.
  • Automate operations to improve efficiency while meeting cybersecurity requirements.

What we're looking for

  • Active Secret U.S. Security Clearance required.
  • 3+ years of system administration experience in Windows Enterprise Domain architecture.
  • Current Security+ or equivalent IAT level II DoD 8140 certification.
  • Experience with DISA STIG, Nessus, and Splunk for security hardening and vulnerability management.
  • Ability to manage patching and updates across Solaris, RHEL, and Windows systems.
  • Skill in automation, data analytics, and creative solutions for improving operations.
  • Knowledge of cybersecurity requirements and compliance documentation (NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171).

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