Linux System Administrator

About the role

BAE Systems is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) experience to administer servers and perform cybersecurity functions supporting a research, development, test, and evaluation (RDT&E) environment. The role involves building, configuring, testing, diagnosing, repairing server operating systems and applications, automating tasks with scripts, and requiring proficiency with Cisco operating systems. Work is performed at the Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC) in Wallops Island, VA, which provides AEGIS and Ship Self‑Defense System (SSDS) combat systems for engineering, testing, training, and certification.

Responsibilities

• Administer Linux (RHEL) servers and perform cybersecurity functions to support the RDT&E environment.
• Build, configure, test, diagnose, and repair server operating systems and applications.
• Automate routine tasks using scripts.
• Utilize Cisco operating system proficiency to test connectivity and diagnose issues.
• Ensure servers are fully functional and configured to approved specifications for test and training events.
• Adapt to a dynamic environment where configurations frequently change to support the RDT&E mission.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and four (4) years of relevant experience, including two (2) years of Cisco operating system experience.
• Alternatively, eight (8) years of relevant experience plus a cybersecurity certification (e.g., Security+) may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree.
• Must be willing to work various 40‑hour shift patterns (see Schedule section for details).