Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for UNIX systems, collaborating with teams and troubleshooting issues. Provides support and maintains documentation.
Job Description
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level UNIX Automation Engineer to join our Enterprise UNIX team. As a UNIX Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions to improve the efficiency and reliability of our UNIX-based systems. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in UNIX automation and work with a talented team of professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $57866 - $98372
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, Inc.
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Entry-Level UNIX Automation Engineer to join our Enterprise UNIX team. As a UNIX Automation Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing automation solutions to improve the efficiency and reliability of our UNIX-based systems. This is an excellent opportunity to launch your career in UNIX automation and work with a talented team of professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the design, development, and implementation of automation solutions using UNIX scripting, Python, or other coding languages
- Collaborate with the UNIX team to identify areas for automation and develop scripts to automate tasks, processes, and workflows
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to UNIX systems, networking, and automation scripts
- Develop and maintain documentation for automation scripts, processes, and procedures
- Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for UNIX systems and automation scripts
- Work individually and as part of a team to achieve project goals and objectives
- Stay up-to-date with new technologies, tools, and methodologies in UNIX automation and scripting
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Familiarity with operating systems, networking fundamentals, and UNIX commands and utilities
- Fluency in UNIX scripting (e.g., Bash, Korn, Perl) and/or Python or other coding languages
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to learn new things quickly and demonstrate a strong work ethic
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or SaltStack
- Knowledge of UNIX system administration, including user management, file systems, and network configuration
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git)
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Nagios, Syslog, Splunk)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $57866 - $98372
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, Inc.
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Top Skills
Ansible
Bash
Git
Korn
Perl
Puppet
Python
Saltstack
Unix Scripting
BAE Systems, Inc. Burlington, Massachusetts, USA Office
600 District Ave, Burlington, MA, United States, 01803
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