Senior Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Job Description US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED This position will be working on a team realizing the architecture for products such as command and control, mission planning, mission data processing, and satellite simulation in the cloud
This position requires skills and experience in Windows and Linux system administration, AWS Cloud Resources Troubleshooting, user account maintenance, and IT system security standards
The ideal candidate will have a detailed knowledge of system administration, cloud technologies, software development processes, infrastructure deployment/management technologies, CI/CD pipelines, programming languages, and the ability to step in and help with development when needed
The Enterprise Assurance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers critical assurance disciplines that protect and enable people, data and missions
We provide a comprehensive approach to managing risk across the enterprise for current and future information environments where the business and missions execute
We apply the use of innovative tools and robust processes to ensure mission and business success
What You'll Do:
* Interface with internal customers, security, and management teams for: maintaining production systems, resolving issues with services and physical systems.
* System maintenance (auditing logs, patching/upgrading software, backups, password/certificate rotations, user account management, etc.).
* Work as part of an integrated development team to build satellite ground systems.
* Work with the following software development lifecycle concepts: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD).
* Perform Tier 2 software application maintenance and backups on assigned systems running a variety of operating systems to include Linux and Windows.
* AWS Cloud administration responsible for configuration, maintenance, monitoring and overall support of multiple AWS C2S environments.
* Setup, install, configure AWS Workspaces, maintain, and restore backups and snapshots
Update system process documentation, guides, diagrams, and SOPs as needed.
* Detect, isolate, document, quickly report, and resolve system outages or problems encountered during operations of the operational system baseline, which includes collecting diagnostic data, restoring the system operation, developing workarounds, and other activities necessary for recovery of a system.
* Collect data describing the C2S environment at the time of the failure and performs other activities in support of Tier 3 maintenance investigation and resolution.
* Support the deployment of new instances/enhancements/upgrades of these applications inside multiple classified environments.
* Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
* Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company
Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
* Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location
Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required
Working Conditions:
* Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
• Related Bachelor's and 8 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 14 or more years of related experience.
* Each higher-level degree, i.e., Associate's, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for additional years of experience.
* Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
* Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education
Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
* DoD 8570 compliance is required.
* Excellent documentation skills, organization skills, and the ability to interact with team members cross-functionally.
* Solid troubleshooting skills (OS, Applications, Network, etc.).
* Customer service oriented, excellent communication and listening skills, organizational skills, ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, be self-motivated, detail oriented, etc
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
• Experience with Linux servers, scripting, and support (Ansible).
* Experience with specialized network environments (air gapped, limited access).
* Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and cloud-based technologies (AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes).
* Experience with AWS services (KMS, VPC, LBs, IAM Roles, Firewall, Security Groups, S3,EC2, SQS, SNS, ElastiCache, Workspaces, RDS).
* Experience with DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, Artifactory, Kubernetes, Gitlab, Fortify)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115000 - $158500 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 Space & Mission Systems 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
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S
Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities
We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities
Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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