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Industrial Controls Systems Senior Administrator

BAE Systems USA
Radford, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025
  • Job Description
  • BAE Systems, one of the world s leading defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Principal Industrial Controls / Operational Technology (OT) System Administrator to support the Radford Army Ammunition Plant (RFAAP) in Southwestern Virginia.

    We are looking to hire an experienced OT Systems Administrator to help develop, manage, and maintain our company s Operational Technology (Process Controls) computer systems. The individual will work alongside the Radford control systems support team to support continuous operations and modernization projects for the manufacturing facility. Ability to support a 24 / 7 operation with after hours on-call support included

    Network Engineer Responsibilities :

    • Install, maintain and troubleshoot Windows-based OT computer systems, servers, and software
    • Work closely with manufacturing to maintain continuous operations and to identify future needs / improvements
    • Support modernization projects by specifying, designing, and implementing computer / server solutions
    • Integrate modern security solutions with existing control systems and computers / servers
    • Assist Cybersecurity team with incident response and investigation
    • Support continuous improvement by staying current on latest industry standards
    • Administration of computer / server policies and user accounts
    • Network Storage Management and File Transfer
    • Computer Backups and Restoration
    • Development of computer scripts and Scheduled Tasks
    • Management of custom Windows Applications (VB, JavaScript)
    • Maintain computer / server documentation
    • Required Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Successful applicant will be able to work independently, demonstrate strong initiative, an ability to organize daily tasks with minimal supervision and demonstrates the following :

    • Bachelor's in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent industry experience
    • 6 years relative experience with a Bachelors or 4 years with a Master s Degree
    • Proven experience with networks in an Operational Technology (OT) environment with knowledge of industrial control systems and process controls
    • Experience supporting a Windows-based environment
    • Experience with design elements aimed at improving security, performance, and resiliency of control computers / servers
    • Experience with industrial networks and protocols
    • Experience with virtual computing
    • Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Experience supporting cybersecurity auditing
    • Experience supporting Process Controls and Industrial Automation
    • Familiarity with Process Automation Protocols (Profinet, EtherNet / IP, Modbus TCP / IP, etc.) and Fieldbus Protocols (Profibus, Modbus, etc.)
    • Experience with SQL Server / MS Access database maintenance and administration
    • Experience with HMI / SCADA development (Wonderware, etc.)
    • Windows Domain Administration (User and Group Policies)
    • Hyper-V / VMware Management (Clients and Hosts)
    • Help Desk Support for common user issues / requests
    • Experience managing antivirus updates
    • Experience with SCCM and / or WSUS for Windows updates
    • CompTIA A Certification
    • CompTIA Network Certification
    • CompTIA Security Certification
    • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
    • Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
    • VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
    • Ability to get a Secret Clearance preferred but not required
    • Pay Information
    • Full-Time Salary Range : $102200 - $173700

      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.

    • Industrial Controls Systems Senior Administrator
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