Linux System Administrator

BAE Systems

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Hill AFB, Utah

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PERMANENT

Updated 09/06/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

Job Description

About BAE Systems

Recognized annually as a Top Workplace in Utah consecutively since 2018, employees at BAE Systems enjoy an exceptional work culture, employment stability, growth opportunities, and job satisfaction knowing they are helping to protect the country through the development of the most technological advancements in our nation's history. Our work culture thrives on hard work, innovation, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

About This Job

Air and Space Force Solutions, a business unit within BAE Systems, has an opening for a Linux System Administrator at our facility located at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The selected candidate will join our ISC support team and have an important role in supporting our mission of Strategic Deterrence through continual improvement and innovation. The position will have the following duties and responsibilities:

Deploy, configure, and maintain Ubuntu Server systems and Linux-based applications.

Install, integrate, and manage COTS and GOTS software across enterprise environments.

Perform system hardening, patching, and security configuration in accordance with organizational and industry standards.

Conduct software upgrades, apply security fixes, and validate system functionality after changes.

Troubleshoot and resolve system, application, and network-related issues, including performing root cause analysis.

Maintain clear and accurate documentation for installation, configuration, hardening, operations, and maintenance activities.

Support configuration management processes, including version tracking, change control, and baseline updates.

Remove or decommission software and services in a secure, compliant, and well‑documented manner.

Train and mentor team members on standard operating procedures and system administration best practices.

Monitor system health, performance, and capacity, and recommend improvements as needed.

Manage certificates, licensing, and compliance requirements for supported systems.

Automate routine tasks using Bash, Python, or equivalent scripting languages.

Assist with integration of identity and authentication services (LDAP, AD, or similar).

Ensure all systems align with IT infrastructure standards, cybersecurity requirements, and operational policies.

What's In It For You

Competitive wages

Medical

Dental

401k

Paid time off

Work/life balance

Career development

Tuition reimbursement

Mentorship opportunities

Rewards & recognition

Work Location

Hill Air Force Base, Utah

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