Senior Principal System Administrator

About the Role

BAE Systems team is looking for a highly trained and motivated Principal Closed Area Systems Administrator to lead and manage classified IT infrastructure operations. You’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems, from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. This position is 100% onsite within a closed, classified area. Some after-hours or weekend support may be required for maintenance windows or incident response. You must be able to lift equipment (up to 40lbs) and work within controlled environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a suite of PC clients running Windows, Microsoft Office, TMPC software, and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS.
• Administer servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and TMPC software, along with other 3rd party COTS/GOTS in a virtualized environment.
• Manage network hardware, storage, and other devices supporting the TMPC development and integration test environment.
• Perform cybersecurity responsibilities and maintain the security posture of the integration and development environment in accordance with BAE Systems and DoD-mandated information security requirements.

Requirements

• Solid experience operating within VMware infrastructure.
• Proficient in RedHat 7/8/9 administration; strong command of Linux RHEL patching workflows and package management tools (e.g., YUM/DNF).
• Strong Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Server OS administration and installation experience.
• Experience with supporting classified networks.
• Experience with ePO integration – attain McAfee ePO Administrator (5.10) Certification within 6 months.
• Experience with networking concepts (DNS, LDAP, SSH/SCP, Switches, and Routers).
• Experience with cybersecurity/information assurance processes and procedures; familiarity with DISA STIGs, Nessus vulnerability scanning, and cyber compliance frameworks.
• Familiarization with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• CompTIA Security+ certified.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting system accreditation efforts (SSP, POA&M, RMF).
• Scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) for automation and task efficiency.
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Nessus vulnerability scanning, and cyber compliance frameworks.
• Experience installing and configuring development tools.
• Proficient in the installation and administration of Shared Storage devices.
• Experience with virtualization architectures, software, hypervisors; administration/installation (RedHat KVM).
• Familiar with MS Office products: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Exhibiting teaming skills and collaborating within a cross-functional team.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $132,962 - $226,035. 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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Disability coverage.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Employee assistance program and legal plan.
• Perks including discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and applicable federal and state sick leave.
• Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.