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Mid/Senior Systems Administrator

BAE Systems, Inc. · Annapolis Junction, MD · 2 days ago
On-siteInformation Technology$147k–$249k/yrFull-time

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Mid-to-Senior System Administrator to manage and optimize a large, complex, and geographically distributed network environment. This role is designed for a technical professional who excels in high-pressure environments and possesses the agility to adapt to evolving operational priorities. The successful candidate will oversee multiple air-gapped systems, each with its own distinct domain and supporting infrastructure. This is a pivotal role requiring a blend of strategic system engineering and hands-on technical execution to sustain and upgrade critical capabilities.

Primary Responsibilities

  • System Optimization: Install, administer, and optimize server and desktop configurations to ensure continuous, reliable, and efficient operations.
  • Security & Compliance: Manage complex server enclaves, including vulnerability assessments, patching, certificate renewals, and Active Directory configurations.
  • Technical Problem Solving: Identify and resolve critical hardware and software issues, developing sustainable long-term solutions for recurring operational challenges.
  • Infrastructure Documentation: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of complex server/network environments to streamline incident resolution and knowledge transfer.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate with end-users and external support personnel regarding outages and upgrades, while providing data-driven recommendations to upper management.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Professional Experience: Substantial experience providing direct system administration support to large groups of technical staff, including developers and engineers.
  • Technical Proficiency: Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting both Linux and Microsoft-based servers and workstations.
  • Security Hardening: 5+ years of experience in operating system and application hardening, specifically within DISA and high-assurance environments.
  • Lifecycle Management: 5+ years of experience in software/hardware deployment, patch management, and robust backup/restore functions.
  • Core Competencies: Proficiency in Windows Server 2016, 2019, and Active Directory.
  • Travel: Ability to perform local travel and occasional annual CONUS and OCONUS trips.
  • Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph MDOPS

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
  • Specialized Tools: Experience building and maintaining large-scale, distributed Trellix ePO environments.
  • Automation: Strong scripting capabilities using SALT and Python.
  • Advanced Stack: Hands-on experience with Red Hat 7/8, VMware, Apache Tomcat, IIS, SQL Server, and KVMs.
  • Security Architecture: Expertise in security accreditation, PKI, SSP, multi-domain environments, and vulnerability assessment.
  • Virtualization & Hardware: Proficiency in client/server virtualization, disk arrays, PowerShell, PowerCLI, HSMs, and NTP.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $146,670 - $249,330. 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.

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.

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