Senior Systems Administrator

Job Description
BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.
At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.
BAE Systems is looking for a Senior Systems Administrator to provide comprehensive support to all aspects of system maintenance, from daily troubleshooting needs to the verification of system performance.
Responsibilities include:

• Lead and assist the maintenance and troubleshooting of all Linux and Windows servers and workstations across a hybrid AWS / on-prem enterprise to ensure optimal balance between performance and cost.
• Manage enterprise COMMVAULT backup and recovery solution ensuring compliance with program Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery requirements.
• Ensure optimal configuration, operation, and monitoring of cloud-based and on-prem systems using Splunk for log management and analysis, and SentinelOne for endpoint protection.
• Assist with efforts to ensure logging, monitoring and alerting solutions for system performance, security, and cost optimization are continually functioning and in adherence with applicable regulations and policies.
• Collaborate with team and users to identify opportunities to provide enhanced services and solutions throughout the various system lifecycles.
• Perform periodic system reviews to maintain the baseline configuration, ensuring security patches, OS updates, and software versions are up to date across the environment utilizing Ansible Automation Platform
• Provide Tier 3 incident response for critical infrastructure issues, both remotely and on-site as needed.
• Develop and maintain procedural documentation, including diagrams, standard operational procedures, and best practices.
• Maintain DoD 8570/8140 AIT level III certification throughout the life of the program.
• Lead and mentor junior staff and provide technical leadership on enterprise best practices.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 15 years of experience as Sysadmin, with at least 5 years cloud solutions (AWS and/or Azure) experience.
• DoD 8570/8140 AIT III certification
• 5 years of experience with COMMVAULT enterprise backup products
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, and endpoint protection tools such as SentinelOne.
• Experience with Splunk or similar log management platforms for monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication skills with a proven track record of leading technical teams and projects.
• 3 years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), such as Ansible Automation Platform for patch and config management
• 5 years of experience in Linux tools/automation and shell scripting (bash, python, PowerShell)
• 3 years of experience with continuous integration/deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitLab
• 3 years creating, executing, and troubleshooting complex, automated processes used to configure servers and/or deploy code

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS in Computer Science or Cyber Security.
• Experience with zero-trust security architectures and cloud-native security solutions.
• AWS Certified Solutions Professional certification.
• RedHat Certified System Administrator / Engineer Certification
• Windows Server Certified Administration/Engineer Certification

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603

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 Intelligence & Security
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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Salary : $130,355 - $221,603