IT Specialist

About the role

This position is in Wallops Island, VA working at the U.S. Navy’s Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC). SCSC provides combat systems and platform-specific radars and sensors lifecycle engineering support, test and evaluation, platform certification, combat system training, interoperability testing, and range operations. SCSC provides a high-fidelity representation of AEGIS and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) at-sea configurations. The selected candidate is responsible for supporting engineering operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity for SCSC's research, development, testing, and evaluation networks. The successful candidate will provide daily support to SCSC by planning, installing, testing, deploying, and maintaining computing infrastructure. Primary responsibilities are maintaining the availability of computing technology and operating in compliance with DoD policy. The successful candidate will drive improvements to existing infrastructure and standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Plan, install, test, deploy, and maintain computing infrastructure
• Maintain availability of computing technology
• Operate in compliance with DoD policy
• Drive improvements to existing infrastructure and standard operating procedures
• Support engineering operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity for RDT&E networks

Requirements

• Associate degree in a relevant/related field or at least two years of relevant experience
• Experience with cabling, installing, testing, deploying, and administering IT assets
• Knowledge and experience in implementing defense industry cybersecurity practices
• Ability to obtain a Secret level clearance (must be a US citizen)

Preferred qualifications

• Certifications: CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, SecurityX, CICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCSP, CISSP, CCNP-Security, FITSP-O, or GFACT
• Windows server training/certification (desktop and server)
• Knowledge of databases including MS SQL
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to translate complex ideas into concise, simple-to-understand explanations
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Network management tools: Splunk, SolarWinds, Steelcloud
• Automation: PowerShell
• Security standards and tools: NIST SP800-53, DISA STIGs

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $59,023 - $100,339. This range is based on market pay structures; individual salaries are determined by business considerations, local market conditions, internal equity, and candidate qualifications such as skills, education, and experience.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Applicable federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary awards
• Other incentives based on position level and/or job specifics

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration.