Linux Help Desk Administrator

Job Description Linux System Administrator I/II (Desktop)

Roles & Responsibilities:
Tier I/II professionals in this category support foundational aspects of the enterprise's HPC infrastructure and user-facing services utilizing Linux desktop operating systems. They conduct routine system maintenance checks, perform hardware and software installations, and assist in troubleshooting software (including applications), hardware technical issues (including peripherals) utilizing ServiceNow ticketing system. They are also responsible for documenting standard operating procedures and assisting higher-level administrators in larger projects.
Technologies:
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.
Additional Responsibilities & Skills:

• 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 Years of Experience:

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

Degree Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Degree can be substituted with additional 1 year of relevant experience.
• Certification Requirements:
• CompTIA Security+ CE (required)
• *CompTIA Linux+
  • Must be obtained within 6 months after initial hire date.

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.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.