Senior Network Administrator

Job Description
The U.S. Army Research Laboratory hosts some of the fastest supercomputers in the world and we are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting individual interested in this fast-paced challenging opportunity. Join Team BAE for an exciting opportunity supporting the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) providing cutting edge services and technology to this, and many other Supercomputers at the ARL-DSRC.
The qualified candidate will provide multi-disciplinary support for a variety of network devices ranging from network switches, routers, and firewalls. As a BAE employee, you will be supporting the backbone for the Army's world class supercomputing environment and High Performance Computing resources at the ARL-DSRC.
As a BAE employee you will provide hands-on support for testing, development, and operational support for the entire ARL-DSRC supporting advanced network solutions. These tasks will include:

• Maintain and administer computer networks for High-Performance Computing related environments.
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
  Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  Monitor performance of computer systems and networks and provide recommendations to improve the network architecture.
• Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and firewall software.
• Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
• Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures and maintain control records.
• Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
• Maintain network and firewall configurations to STIG compliance.
• Maintain STIG checklists and other documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotation with other team members that may require after hours on-site support.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 3-5 years of progressive growth as a network administrator/engineer or equivalent expereince.
• Hands on experience in networking, routing, switching and firewall configuration.
• Excellent knowledge around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
• Ability to maintain STIG configurations.
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware and integrate into advanced integrations.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
• Juniper or Cisco training
• DOD 8570 / DOD 8140 compliant security certification (e.g. - CompTIA Security+, CASP+, etc.)
• Computing environment certification (e.g. - CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum 4-7 years of progressive growth as a network administrator/engineer
• Experience with network automation (Ansible, Python, Yaml, etc.)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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.
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.
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.