Software Engineer

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Reston, VA, USA
Hybrid
127K-215K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace • Hardware • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity • Defense
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The Role
Support system architecture, OS/infrastructure, and application operations for a government customer. Troubleshoot and maintain Linux/Windows servers, build AWS instances, use CloudFormation/RDS, manage databases, deploy via Salt, monitor logs/events, write SOPs, and coordinate with developers and vendors. Requires ability to work off-hours and follow security protocols.
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Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Software Engineer to support our government customer. The selected applicants will join the team as we seek to deliver world-class capabilities for our client and their associated contractors, driving productivity and innovation. This team supports system architecture and design, infrastructure and OS level support, commercial tool integration, and application support. This position will include the following duties and responsibilities:
Responsibilities include:
- Monitors application status; support application event triage, monitoring, tracking, and correlation and event characterization and escalation, work with vendors as needed for event resolution. Follows up with customer to ensure issue has been resolved.
- Software engineer with strong Linux and Windows Server knowledge to troubleshoot, patch, and maintain complex applications and services.
- Experience building instances using Amazon Web Services (AWS).
- Possesses knowledge of Python, JavaScript, and other scripting languages.
-The software engineer should be familiar with Salt Configuration to maintain, deploy, and troubleshoot software deployed on various environments.
- Assisting with the configuration and operation of business systems (mainframe, mini and client/server-based).
- Deploying and integrating software products and to ensure compatibility with associated platforms.
- The candidate must have strong communication skills to communicate with Software Developers to ensure requirements are met and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
- Monitor systems and logs to resolve any issues and errors that may arise.
- Must be familiar with Oracle, Mongo, PostgreSQL, and MySQL databases.
- The individual must have the ability to write SOPs to ensure continuity of operations and to share with other members of the team.
- The individual will create and manage security groups for various projects and systems.
- Must be able to work after normal core working hours to deploy new software and conduct maintenance of critical systems.
- Be familiar with security protocols and requirements to address questions and concerns regarding security testing for various software and servers.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • TS/SCI w/CI poly required
  • Some Cloud Formation experience
  • RDS experience
  • DoD 8570 compliant IAT Level II Certificate or equivalent
  • Experience with Linux
  • Ability to work weekend/evening hours if needed to support mission requirements (e.g. scheduled deployments, break fixes)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Experience with Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with integrated AI/ML solutions

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 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.

Skills Required

  • TS/SCI with CI polygraph
  • CloudFormation experience
  • Amazon RDS experience
  • DoD 8570 IAT Level II certificate or equivalent
  • Experience with Linux
  • Knowledge of Windows Server
  • Experience building/maintaining AWS instances
  • Python
  • JavaScript
  • Other scripting languages
  • Salt configuration management (deploy/maintain/troubleshoot)
  • Experience with mainframe, mini, and client/server business systems
  • Experience with Oracle databases
  • Experience with MongoDB
  • Experience with PostgreSQL
  • Experience with MySQL
  • Ability to write SOPs (standard operating procedures)
  • Create and manage security groups
  • Familiarity with security protocols and security testing requirements
  • Ability to work weekend/evening hours for deployments and maintenance
  • Strong communication skills
  • Monitor systems, logs, and triage application events
  • DoD 8570 compliance (IAT Level II)
  • RDS (Relational Database Service)

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Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.

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We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.

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