Systems Admin Sr Prin

Job Description

As part of our Closed Area Infrastructure team, you will help engineer and implement the IT infrastructure and standards supporting our closed areas, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you'll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow your career in a cutting edge, dynamic environment. We are looking for an experienced Systems Administrator to add their skills to our team of diverse, driven and highly capable IT professionals.

In this role, you will:

• Act as a lead contributor in the development, implementation and deployment of Closed Area standards; lead and participate in the research and evaluation of new technologies, hardware, software, and implementation processes
• Serve as subject matter expert in one or more technology areas; train and mentor other team members
• Evaluate Business requirements for IT projects and work with other subject matter experts and vendors, and design comprehensive solutions; be a primary contributor to and lead for special implementation projects as required
• Develop and maintain thorough documentation for processes and system configurations; author standard operating procedures for Infrastructure standards
• Serve as 3rd level escalation support for operational systems
• Work closely with other team members and teams across a wide range of disciplines
• Effectively and regularly communicate status and provide feedback

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 8-12+ years of experience
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification within 6 months of hire
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Active Secret clearance, or eligibility and willingness to obtain within 3 months of hire
• Extensive expert-level experience in one or more operating systems: Windows, Linux, Unix
• Extensive/expert-level experience with virtualization and VDI technologies (VMware, Hyper V, etc.)
• Familiarity with networking concepts
• Occasional off-hour response to outages and subsequent service restoration efforts is required

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Extensive expert-level experience with enterprise-class storage and backup technologies (NetApp, Dell/EMC, Veeam, Veritas, etc.)
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds and move into positions either standing or kneeling that require connecting computing equipment for use

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $126610 - $215270

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 Electronic 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. 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.