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Systems Admin Prin
Job Description: We are seeking a Principal Systems Administrator with a focus of Microsoft Windows and VMware infrastructure support. The systems administrator will be expected to team with peers, internal customers, and management to strengthen the consistency and standardization of IT infrastructure services to achieve operational excellence and program success. While this position is an individual contributor role, collaboration and strong technical knowledge and skills will be essential attributes.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You’ll Do: • Interface with internal customers, security, and management teams for: maintaining production systems, resolving issues with services and physical systems. • Install, maintain, and support multiple Windows-based workstations and servers on physical and virtual platforms in support of program initiatives. • Support engineering applications. • Execute troubleshooting skills to address stability objectives both reactively and proactively. • Maintain a secure computing environment, including adherence to backup schedules, patching, virus updates, and regular security scanning and remediation. • 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 five 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 Skills and Education: • Related Bachelor’s and 6 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 10 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. • A current, active Top Secret security clearance is required. • Excellent communication skills. • Excellent organization and project management/project coordination skills. • Experience should include expertise in planning, configuring, maintaining, patching and monitoring in a Microsoft Windows environment. • Strong expertise with intel-based server class and workstation hardware. • Expertise with VMware virtualization products (vSphere ESXI, vCenter, vRealize Operations Manager). • Excellent documentation skills, organization skills, and the ability to interact with team members cross-functionally. • Expertise with Microsoft Active Directory, including domain administration, creating, testing, and implementing group policies, and maintaining user and computer objects. • Expertise troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP and related connectivity issues. • Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and execution. • DoW 8570 compliance. #LI-LO1
Preferred Skills and Education: • Experience with Linux servers, scripting and support. • Experience with software license management tools. • Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters. • Experience with engineering applications such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS HFSS. • Experience with specialized network environments (air gapped, limited access).
Benefits Information: 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems: 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.
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.