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Systems Administrator (Experienced or Senior)
Boeing Company · 🇺🇸 USA - Herndon, VA
Sponsorship verdict
Posting rules out sponsorship
The posting rules out sponsorship or requires citizenship/clearance.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Boeing Company paid sponsored hires in similar roles3 certified filings for “Systems Engineer (Reliab, Maintain & Sys Health)” (Information Technology Project Managers) in CA: $145k–$145k, median $145k. Most were filed at wage level IV (100%) — 4 lottery entries, ≈61% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Citizenship requirement statedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Security clearance mentionedFrom the posting’s own wording.
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 72 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 7 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Systems Administrator (Experienced or Senior) Company: The Boeing Company Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Intelligence Systems (IS), seeks a System Administrator (Experienced or Senior) to join our Mission Operations team in Herndon, VA. Our team focuses on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We provide support for our Mission Operations Portfolio which design, build, test, deploy, operate, and maintain a wide variety of mission critical platforms and systems for commercial and government customers. The System Administrator will perform system administration tasks, to include infrastructure administration and automation, information security support and configurations, software and OS installation/updates, and follows configuration/change control processes. The System Administrator will create new solutions to hard technical problems and provide system support using best practices with modern and innovative tooling. The System Administrator will also support the design, validation and configuration management of computing systems, and monitor system performance to support capacity planning, backup and disaster recovery planning. Position Responsibilities : • Monitoring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and performing regular maintenance tasks such as applying updates, patches, and security fixes • Assist Network Engineers with configuring and managing network services, such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory, to facilitate communication and resource sharing within the network • Assist with implementing and managing backup strategies to ensure data protection and disaster recovery capabilities in case of system failures or data loss • Assist with implementing and maintaining security measures, including firewalls, endpoint protection, and access controls, to protect the system from unauthorized access, malware, and other security threats • Analyzing system performance, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing optimizations to improve overall system efficiency and responsiveness • Maintaining accurate documentation of system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps, as well as generating reports on system performance, security, and compliance • Participating in the planning and implementation of new systems, upgrades, and migrations, ensuring compatibility and adherence to best practices • Staying up to date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and security practices, and continuously improving skills and knowledge Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): • This position requires an Active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance and current FSP (Full Scope Polygraph) (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.) • Level 3: 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Experience managing and maintaining servers and related infrastructure components • In-depth knowledge and experience with various versions of Windows and/or Linux Servers, including installation, configuration, and administration, including experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core technology services • Advanced troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities and able to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): • Level 4: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience • 5+ years' experience in System Administration across Windows and/or Linux environments • Expertise in on-premise virtualization (AHV, VMWare ESXi, Hyper-V, etc.) and/or cloud expertise (AWS or Azure) • Experience with VDI in