Senior Systems Administrator

Job Description
Elevate Your Expertise in a High-Impact Environment
The Opportunity
Join a team where technical precision meets mission-critical execution. We are seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to take ownership of a sophisticated, geographically distributed network environment.
If you are a driven professional who thrives on solving complex puzzles and optimizing high-security environments, this role offers the challenge and the platform to truly make your mark.
Your Impact

• Orchestrate Infrastructure: You will lead the installation and administration of critical systems, ensuring that server and desktop configurations are not just functional, but optimized for peak efficiency.
• Fortify the Network: Take command of server enclaves. From managing Active Directory configurations to executing vulnerability assessments and certificate renewals, you will be the guardian of system integrity.
• Solve Complex Challenges: Act as the primary escalation point for hardware and software anomalies, transforming critical outages into opportunities for systemic improvement through innovative re-work solutions.
• Define the Standard: Create the blueprints for success by developing clear, concise documentation that ensures the organization can resolve incidents with speed and accuracy.
• Strategic Collaboration: Bridge the gap between technical operations and leadership, communicating system health and proposing strategic upgrades to ensure long-term operational success.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• The Foundation: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, System Engineering, or a related technical field, paired with 8+ years of professional experience (equivalent experience is welcomed).
• Technical Mastery: Expert-level proficiency in Windows Server 2019 and Active Directory, with a deep understanding of both Client and Server virtualization.
• The Toolset: Hands-on experience with Red Hat and VMWare, as well as a mastery of the modern admin stack: SALT, Ansible, Splunk, Puppet, SolarWinds, and Nessus.
• Security Mindset: A sophisticated understanding of advanced security protocols and information security principles.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Automation Expertise: Proficiency in Python, PowerShell, or PowerCLI to drive efficiency through scripting.
• Data & Development: Experience with SQL Server and a background in Agile development environments.
• Specialized Knowledge: Familiarity with PKI systems, HSMs for key validation, and NTP for synchronization.
• Compliance Leadership: Experience navigating the complexities of security accreditation and certification documentation.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330
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 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.