Systems Administrator CNS

The selected individual will be responsible for maintaining system administration support activities for a large complex network environment with geographically distributed systems.

The position entails supporting solutions for system engineering requests that continue to meet operational needs as well as upgrading and maintaining capabilities.

The selected candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple air-gapped systems which have individual domains, supporting infrastructure, and maintaining a complex IT environment with multiple logins and associated supporting storage and network infrastructure.

The position requires an energetic, focused, and driven individual who can adapt well to a changing environment.

Ideally, the selected candidate will possess strong system administration skills and troubleshooting skills or adapt quickly and complete various system administration network-centric undertakings.

This individual will be responsible for installing and administering systems, applications, and processes, and for ensuring that all issues are identified and resolved in a timely manner.

He/she will be responsible for ensuring server and desktop configurations are optimized and running continuously and efficiently.

The individual will also perform security management and application performance optimization functions.

Additional responsibilities may include:

• Administration/sustainment of a system that provides a web-based application for storing, sharing, and distributing information.
• Creating and maintaining complex server enclaves, including analyzing system scanning reports, patching, cert renewals, vulnerability management assessments, and active directory configurations.
• Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues.
• Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems and developing re-work solutions.
• Creating and maintaining documentation of complex server/network environments to ensure that clear, concise and accurate information is readily available for incident resolution.
• Communicating with users and external support personnel regarding system outages and upgrades and conferring with upper management regarding recommended resolution options.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Previous experience as a systems administrator.

Must be proficient with Windows Server 2012R2, 2016, 2019, and Active Directory.

Must have experience with Linux and Microsoft-based servers and workstations.

Must have experience with Windows 2019.

Must have experience with OS and Application Hardening to include DISA, Best Practices, and High Assurance environments.

Must have experience with software/hardware deployment, patches, and operating systems, basic system backup and restore functions.

Must have experience with and/or be familiar with SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, Nessus.

Must have experience with and/or have knowledge of Red Hat 7 and 8, and VMWare.

Must have experience with Apache Tomcat, IIS, and/or SQL server database experience.

Proficiency with SQL Server desired.

Experience documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification. Understanding of advanced security protocols and standards. Experience with Network Security Technologies (e.g. Multiple Domain, PKI, SSP, and Vulnerability Assessment).

Experience with High Assurance platforms and application integration testing methods.

Experience with both Client and Server virtualization environments.

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Experience with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, reimaging hardware.

Experience with disk arrays, PowerShell and PowerCLI, KVMs,

Knowledge of PKI systems which uses HSMs to validate key and NTP for synchronization.

Must have direct experience providing assistance to end users.

Must have experience optimizing system operations.

Must have a solid understanding of information security principles and practices.

Must have experience with or familiarity with software and security architectures.

Must have experience or familiarity with the following systems: Windows/Linux operating systems, VMware, and Networking: Switches, Routers, LANs, & cabling.

Occasional day or short duration travel may be required.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related technical field

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range:

$156,860

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.

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.

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.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers.

Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services.

Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength.

We're laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive.

Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.