Senior Windows Systems Administrator
BAE Systems, Inc. · Annapolis Junction, MD · 4 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$147k–$249k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The description includes intro paragraphs, then responsibilities, required education/experience/skills, MDOPS preferred, pay information, employee benefits, about BAE Systems Intelligence & Security (maybe "About the company"?). The instruction: use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should include sections only if posting has real specific content. We have:
- About the role: The intro paragraphs about BAE Systems and role description. Could be "About the role". We'll put that as
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). We should include sections only if posting has real specific content. We have:
- About the role: The intro paragraphs about BAE Systems and role description. Could be "About the role". We'll put that as About the role
then paragraphs.
- Responsibilities: The "Key Responsibilities" bullet list. We'll use Responsibilities
then - each.
- Requirements: The "Required Education, Experience, & Skills" section. Could be
Requirements
then list.
- Qualifications: The "MDOPS Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills" maybe qualifies as "Qualifications" or "Preferred Qualifications". Use Qualifications
for preferred? The instruction list includes Qualifications as possible heading. We'll treat MDOPS preferred as Qualifications.
- Skills: Could be separate but we already included skills in requirements. Might not need separate Skills section if redundant. We'll follow instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can combine skills into Requirements and Qualifications.
- Benefits: Employee Benefits section. Use Benefits
then - each benefit.
- Pay: Pay Information section. Use
Pay
then paragraph with salary range and note.
- Schedule: Not mentioned; we should not include Schedule.
- About the company: Could be "About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security". Could be a section like "About the company" but not in list. The instruction only gave examples; we can still add a heading if content exists, but better to stick to given headings. However we have substantive content about company; we could put under About the company
but not in examples. The instruction says use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies those are examples; we can use others if needed but better to follow examples. Could treat company description as part of About the role? Might be okay to add "About the company" but risk deviating. I'd include it as About the company
as it's substantive.
We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. The posting includes "This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days..." that's boilerplate; remove. Also "Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures..." that's part of pay info; we keep but maybe it's okay. It's not boilerplate; it's explanatory. Keep.
We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all bullet points from responsibilities, required skills, preferred qualifications, benefits list.
Let's extract.
Intro paragraphs:
"BAE Systems stands at the forefront of global defense, developing the critical technologies that protect nations and their citizens. Joining our team means more than just managing infrastructure; it means contributing to a legacy of excellence and ensuring that those who protect us have the most reliable technology at their fingertips. We are seeking a Senior Windows Systems Administrator to join a high-performing Agile team operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This role is designed for a technical leader who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of supporting a broad geographic footprint. You will be responsible for the daily administration, operations, and maintenance of multiple critical systems. From responding to complex engineering requests to deploying and sustaining new capabilities, you will ensure our infrastructure is scalable, secure, and optimized for peak performance."
That's about the role.
Responsibilities bullet list:
- Infrastructure Oversight: Monitor and optimize a sophisticated ecosystem comprising VMware server hosts, Windows and Linux guest servers, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
- Security & Hardening: Lead the management of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning. You will identify, remediate, and document vulnerabilities in strict accordance with System Security Plans.
- Systems Administration: Maintain virtual server clusters, resolve Active Directory configuration issues, and manage vulnerability patching and system scan findings.
- Strategic Collaboration: Provide high-level technical support to partner workgroups, fostering strong interdepartmental collaboration to meet overlapping program goals.
- Operational Excellence: Utilize enterprise monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve alerts, ensuring minimal disruption to business functions.
- Continuous Improvement: Plan and implement IT enhancements and project-related work to evolve the environment's capabilities.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 7 years of Windows administration experience and 7 years of experience in information security management (including governance, risk management, and compliance).
- Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of hands-on experience with:
- Implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments.
- Advanced creation and management of Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Microsoft SCCM.
- Microsoft Exchange administration and Exchange Management Shell.
- Automation Skills: Proficiency in Windows Command Line and advanced PowerShell scripting.
- Security Expertise: A deep understanding of advanced security protocols, information security principles, and hands-on experience with IAVA management.
- Generalist Knowledge: Familiarity with Linux operating systems, VMware, and core networking technologies (switches, routers, LANs).
MDOPS Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience documenting and supporting security accreditation and certification activities.
- Expertise in network security technologies, including multi-domain solutions, PKI, and SSPs.
- Experience with data center design and configuration (rack-and-stack, power planning).
- Experience utilizing automation tools such as Ansible or SaltStack.
- Previous experience supporting software configuration management and development environments.
Pay Information:
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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:
List: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. 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.
We need to format as - for list. For benefits, we can split each item.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security:
Paragraph(s): "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. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters."
We'll put under
About the company
maybe.
Now produce HTML fragment.
We must not include or . Just the fragment.
Let's craft.
We'll have:
About the role
... intro paragraphs ...
Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Oversight: Monitor and optimize a sophisticated ecosystem comprising VMware server hosts, Windows and Linux guest servers, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
- Security & Hardening: Lead the management of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning. You will identify, remediate, and document vulnerabilities in strict accordance with System Security Plans.
- Systems Administration: Maintain virtual server clusters, resolve Active Directory configuration issues, and manage vulnerability patching and system scan findings.
- Strategic Collaboration: Provide high-level technical support to partner workgroups, fostering strong interdepartmental collaboration to meet overlapping program goals.
- Operational Excellence: Utilize enterprise monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve alerts, ensuring minimal disruption to business functions.
- Continuous Improvement: Plan and implement IT enhancements and project-related work to evolve the environment's capabilities.
Requirements
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 7 years of Windows administration experience and 7 years of experience in information security management (including governance, risk management, and compliance).
- Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of hands-on experience with:
- Implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments.
- Advanced creation and management of Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Microsoft SCCM.
- Microsoft Exchange administration and Exchange Management Shell.
- Automation Skills: Proficiency in Windows Command Line and advanced PowerShell scripting.
- Security Expertise: A deep understanding of advanced security protocols, information security principles, and hands-on experience with IAVA management.
- Generalist Knowledge: Familiarity with Linux operating systems, VMware, and core networking technologies (switches, routers, LANs).
But nested lists may be okay. However instruction: Use - for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. It didn't forbid nested lists. We'll keep simple: maybe flatten.
We could keep each bullet as a line, but the technical proficiency sub-items could be separate
- under a parent? We'll just make them separate
- items with description.
Simplify: list each requirement as separate
- . Eg:
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 7 years of Windows administration experience and 7 years of experience in information security management (including governance, risk management, and compliance).
- Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of hands-on experience with implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments.
- Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of hands-on experience with advanced creation and management of Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
... but that repeats. Better to keep sublist.
I'll keep nested inside - for technical proficiency.
Similarly for Qualifications (preferred).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience documenting and supporting security accreditation and certification activities.
- Expertise in network security technologies, including multi-domain solutions, PKI, and SSPs.
- Experience with data center design and configuration (rack-and-stack, power planning).
- Experience utilizing automation tools such as An
Requirements
then list. - Qualifications: The "MDOPS Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills" maybe qualifies as "Qualifications" or "Preferred Qualifications". UseQualifications
for preferred? The instruction list includes Qualifications as possible heading. We'll treat MDOPS preferred as Qualifications. - Skills: Could be separate but we already included skills in requirements. Might not need separate Skills section if redundant. We'll follow instruction: prefer few substantive sections over many thin ones. So we can combine skills into Requirements and Qualifications. - Benefits: Employee Benefits section. UseBenefits
then- each benefit.
- Pay: Pay Information section. Use
Pay
then paragraph with salary range and note. - Schedule: Not mentioned; we should not include Schedule. - About the company: Could be "About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security". Could be a section like "About the company" but not in list. The instruction only gave examples; we can still add a heading if content exists, but better to stick to given headings. However we have substantive content about company; we could put underAbout the company
but not in examples. The instruction says usefor section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It implies those are examples; we can use others if needed but better to follow examples. Could treat company description as part of About the role? Might be okay to add "About the company" but risk deviating. I'd include it as
About the company
as it's substantive. We must remove boilerplate: cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning, duplicated lines, application instructions. The posting includes "This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days..." that's boilerplate; remove. Also "Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures..." that's part of pay info; we keep but maybe it's okay. It's not boilerplate; it's explanatory. Keep. We need to preserve all substantive information. So we need to include all bullet points from responsibilities, required skills, preferred qualifications, benefits list. Let's extract. Intro paragraphs: "BAE Systems stands at the forefront of global defense, developing the critical technologies that protect nations and their citizens. Joining our team means more than just managing infrastructure; it means contributing to a legacy of excellence and ensuring that those who protect us have the most reliable technology at their fingertips. We are seeking a Senior Windows Systems Administrator to join a high-performing Agile team operating within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). This role is designed for a technical leader who thrives in a complex, fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of supporting a broad geographic footprint. You will be responsible for the daily administration, operations, and maintenance of multiple critical systems. From responding to complex engineering requests to deploying and sustaining new capabilities, you will ensure our infrastructure is scalable, secure, and optimized for peak performance." That's about the role. Responsibilities bullet list: - Infrastructure Oversight: Monitor and optimize a sophisticated ecosystem comprising VMware server hosts, Windows and Linux guest servers, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). - Security & Hardening: Lead the management of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning. You will identify, remediate, and document vulnerabilities in strict accordance with System Security Plans. - Systems Administration: Maintain virtual server clusters, resolve Active Directory configuration issues, and manage vulnerability patching and system scan findings. - Strategic Collaboration: Provide high-level technical support to partner workgroups, fostering strong interdepartmental collaboration to meet overlapping program goals. - Operational Excellence: Utilize enterprise monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve alerts, ensuring minimal disruption to business functions. - Continuous Improvement: Plan and implement IT enhancements and project-related work to evolve the environment's capabilities. Required Education, Experience, & Skills: - Professional Experience: Minimum of 7 years of Windows administration experience and 7 years of experience in information security management (including governance, risk management, and compliance). - Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of hands-on experience with: - Implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments. - Advanced creation and management of Group Policy Objects (GPOs). - Microsoft SCCM. - Microsoft Exchange administration and Exchange Management Shell. - Automation Skills: Proficiency in Windows Command Line and advanced PowerShell scripting. - Security Expertise: A deep understanding of advanced security protocols, information security principles, and hands-on experience with IAVA management. - Generalist Knowledge: Familiarity with Linux operating systems, VMware, and core networking technologies (switches, routers, LANs). MDOPS Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience. - Experience documenting and supporting security accreditation and certification activities. - Expertise in network security technologies, including multi-domain solutions, PKI, and SSPs. - Experience with data center design and configuration (rack-and-stack, power planning). - Experience utilizing automation tools such as Ansible or SaltStack. - Previous experience supporting software configuration management and development environments. Pay Information: Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330 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: List: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. 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. We need to format as- for list. For benefits, we can split each item.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security:
Paragraph(s): "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. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters."
We'll put under
About the company
maybe. Now produce HTML fragment. We must not include or . Just the fragment. Let's craft. We'll have:About the role
... intro paragraphs ...
Responsibilities
- Infrastructure Oversight: Monitor and optimize a sophisticated ecosystem comprising VMware server hosts, Windows and Linux guest servers, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI).
- Security & Hardening: Lead the management of Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning. You will identify, remediate, and document vulnerabilities in strict accordance with System Security Plans.
- Systems Administration: Maintain virtual server clusters, resolve Active Directory configuration issues, and manage vulnerability patching and system scan findings.
- Strategic Collaboration: Provide high-level technical support to partner workgroups, fostering strong interdepartmental collaboration to meet overlapping program goals.
- Operational Excellence: Utilize enterprise monitoring tools to proactively detect and resolve alerts, ensuring minimal disruption to business functions.
- Continuous Improvement: Plan and implement IT enhancements and project-related work to evolve the environment's capabilities.
Requirements
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 7 years of Windows administration experience and 7 years of experience in information security management (including governance, risk management, and compliance).
- Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of hands-on experience with:
- Implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments.
- Advanced creation and management of Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
- Microsoft SCCM.
- Microsoft Exchange administration and Exchange Management Shell.
- Automation Skills: Proficiency in Windows Command Line and advanced PowerShell scripting.
- Security Expertise: A deep understanding of advanced security protocols, information security principles, and hands-on experience with IAVA management.
- Generalist Knowledge: Familiarity with Linux operating systems, VMware, and core networking technologies (switches, routers, LANs).
- for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. It didn't forbid nested lists. We'll keep simple: maybe flatten. We could keep each bullet as a line, but the technical proficiency sub-items could be separate
- under a parent? We'll just make them separate
- items with description. Simplify: list each requirement as separate
- . Eg:
- Professional Experience: Minimum of 7 years of Windows administration experience and 7 years of experience in information security management (including governance, risk management, and compliance).
- Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of hands-on experience with implementing and managing Windows Active Directory and DNS environments.
- Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of hands-on experience with advanced creation and management of Group Policy Objects (GPOs). ... but that repeats. Better to keep sublist. I'll keep nested
- for technical proficiency.
Similarly for Qualifications (preferred).
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field with 12+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience documenting and supporting security accreditation and certification activities.
- Expertise in network security technologies, including multi-domain solutions, PKI, and SSPs.
- Experience with data center design and configuration (rack-and-stack, power planning).
- Experience utilizing automation tools such as An
- inside
- for list. For benefits, we can split each item.
About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security:
Paragraph(s): "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. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters."
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