BAE Systems

Systems Administrator

Job posted: Jan 26, 2025
Maryland, Illinois, United States
  • Salary average
    $112,420  -  $191,070
    per YEAR
  • Type of employment
    Full-time
  • Remote
    No

Company

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.

Inspired by a shared set of values, our employees are trusted, innovative, and bold in everything they do. They shine in a highly collaborative environment where everyone wants to see each other succeed – because they know the quality of our work truly matters.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • Will also develop and implement enterprise backup/recovery strategies, server configuration and consolidation, and verification of the health and status of the entire IT infrastructure
  • Will install and configure hardware, operating systems, and commercial software packages

Contract

40 hours per week

Candidate requirements

  • We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change
  • At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed
  • This experience shall include installation, configuration, and networking of UNIX and/or NT based platforms
  • Must hold a current TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph

Skills used at work

  • Commercial software
  • Hardware
  • Health
  • Operating system
  • Operating systems
  • Rating system
  • Security
  • Software
  • Verification

Job Description

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed.

We offer a flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best.

We are seeking a

Systems Administrator to perform the installation, configuration, and networking of UNIX and/or NT based platforms.

  • This includes creating, modifying and deleting user accounts, performing system back-ups, and maintaining system configuration files.
  • Will install and configure hardware, operating systems, and commercial software packages.
  • Will also develop and implement enterprise backup/recovery strategies, server configuration and consolidation, and verification of the health and status of the entire IT infrastructure.
  • Shall be able to provide support for the enterprise services such as DNS, NFS, and e-mail.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Must hold a current TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
  • Must work onsite 100% of the time
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field coupled with 5 years of demonstrable experience in system administration and support of a large client-server based IT enterprise.
  • Non-degree: The individual shall have 5 years of full time computer science work can substitute for the Bachelor's Degree, and have 5 years of demonstrable experience in system administration and support of a large client-server based IT enterprise. This experience shall include installation, configuration, and networking of UNIX and/or NT based platforms.
  • IAT Level II Certification required

MDOPS

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070

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 Intelligence & Security

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.

Job posted: Jan 26, 2025

Expiration date: Jan 26, 2026