Job Description

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BAE Systems, a global defense, aerospace and security company employing more than 88,200 people worldwide, with wide-ranging products and services covering air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology, and support services. BAE Systems, Inc. is a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, well positioned to support customers in what is the world s largest defense market is HIRING NOW !

We are in search of a Linux Service Desk Administrator to supportfoundational aspects of the enterprise's HPC infrastructure and user-facing services utilizing Linux desktop operating systems.

• Conduct routine system maintenance checks

• Perform hardware and software installations

• Assist in troubleshooting software (including applications), hardware technical issues (including peripherals) utilizing ServiceNow ticketing system

• Responsible for documenting standard operating procedures and assisting higher-level administrators in larger projects.

• Conduct regular security patching, assessments and scans on Linux operating systems using tools like Tenable Nessus, identifying potential vulnerabilities and mitigating those vulnerabilities.

• Manage user home directories, accounts and groups efficiently using Active Directory and Centrify, ensuring proper access controls and adherence to security policies.

• Utilize LDAP for more advanced directory service operations.

• Engage actively with network team, storage team, server team, and security operations team; facilitating information flow and integrated problem-solving.

• Implement standard security mitigation techniques for identified vulnerabilities, ensuring system integrity.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• TS/SCI with appropriate poly

• Ability to work on site 100% of the time

• 1-5 years experience in help desk, account management and desktop system administration or a related area.

• Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.Degree can be substituted with additional 1 year of relevant experience.

• Exposure to CentOS/RHEL, VMware Horizon, secure DNS.

• Candidates should be familiar with systems monitoring tools such as Nagios and Grafana, data processing using Splunk, and basic command-line scripting.

• Knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) principles is a plus.

• Certification Requirements:

• CompTIA Security CE (required)

• *CompTIA Linux or equivalent certification

• May be obtained within 6 months after initial hire date.

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $92290 - $156860

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Linux Service Desk Administrator

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