Senior IT Systems Administrator

</br><b>Job Description </b></br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We<br>Innovate for Those Who Move the World.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? vCome build your<br>career with BAE Systems.</span></span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to implement, maintain, and support our enterprise IT infrastructure consisting of Windows and Linux systems. The ideal candidate will have strong experience managing servers, identity services, virtualization platforms, endpoint systems, and security controls while demonstrating the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues and improve operational efficiency.</span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Systems Administrator will play a key role in ensuring system availability, performance, security, and reliability while collaborating with IT teams, business stakeholders, and vendors to deliver effective technology solutions.</span></span></span><div align="center" style="text-align:center"> <br><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Responsibilities</b></span></span></span><br><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Systems Administration</b></span></span></span><br><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Administer and maintain Windows Server and Linux server environments.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, file services, and authentication services.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Perform server installation, configuration, upgrades, migrations, and lifecycle management.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Monitor system health, performance, capacity, and availability.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Troubleshoot complex operating system, application, and infrastructure issues.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Maintain enterprise workstations, servers, and endpoint management solutions.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Virtualization & Infrastructure</b></span></span></span><br><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Manage VMware vSphere, Horizon, or other virtualization platforms.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Deploy and maintain virtual machines, templates, snapshots, and resource allocation.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Support storage, backup, and disaster recovery solutions.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Perform system recovery testing and validate backup integrity.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Cloud & Enterprise Applications</b></span></span></span><br><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Support Microsoft Entra ID (Azure AD), identity synchronization, and cloud-based authentication.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Assist with hybrid infrastructure and cloud migration initiatives.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Automation & Process Improvement</b></span></span></span><br><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Develop and maintain PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripts to automate administrative tasks.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Improve operational efficiency through automation, documentation, and standardization.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Create and maintain technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge articles.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Security & Compliance</b></span></span></span><br><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Implement security best practices across servers, endpoints, and applications.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Apply operating system patches, security updates, and vulnerability remediation.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Manage endpoint security tools, encryption technologies, and access controls.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Support audits, compliance requirements, and cybersecurity initiatives.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Support & Collaboration</b></span></span></span><br><ul><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Provide Tier 1 & 2 escalation support for complex technical issues.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Collaborate with network, security, and application teams.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:normal"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Participate in after-hours maintenance activities and incident response when required.</span></span></span></span></li></ul> <br><div align="center" style="text-align:center"> <br><hr align="center" size="2" width="100%"></div></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">US Citizenship and ability to obtain a US government secret clearance </span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification or ability to obtain within 6 months for hire</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">5-7 years of experience (4+ years of experience with a degree) as a system administrator.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Strong experience supporting enterprise Windows Server environments.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Advanced knowledge of Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and Windows troubleshooting.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or Horizon.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills.</span></span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul style="margin-bottom:11px"><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Bachelor’s degree in related field </span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience administering Linux distributions such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Rocky Linux, Ubuntu, or similar platforms.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience with vulnerability management platforms.</span></span></span></span></li><li style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="tab-stops:list .5in"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Experience supporting regulated or highly available environments.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems Electronic Systems </b></br>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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.<br><br>This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.