Sr. Network Administrator

Job Description
The SNA shall lead moderately complex network projects or phases of a large project. The SNA shall coordinate work activities for a small group of technical/professional employees, and manage a moderately large, complex function. The SNA shall provide technical guidance and leadership; and determine deliverable and work schedules as appropriate. The SNA shall act as the representative to technical personnel while leading network requirements analysis activities, as well as maintenance and/or upgrades to network operations. The SNA shall be responsible for ensuring meets established network deliverable deadlines and performance standards.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
A relevant industry certification, such as COMPTIA Network+, Cisco
Certified Network Administrator (CCNA)
Experience leading teams of personnel with Network Administrator skills
Proficiency designing, building, and maintaining physical and virtual
networking devices, encryption (experience with Taclanes preferred), Firewall
devices and rules, and networking Layer 2 and 3 devices and configurations
Expertise researching, evaluating, testing, recommending, integrating
deploying, and installing network equipment and solutions to meet objectives and
requirements to include new technologies.
Ability to confer with and advise management, engineers, senior network
administrators, and system administrators on the management, functional
capabilities and enhancement of supported networks.
Demonstrated ability to develop, test, document, and implement changes to
communications networks to ensure efficient operation, interoperability with
supported and affiliated tools, systems and networks, and maximized user
experience.
Development of automated methods to deploy switches and firewalls with
consistent results using applicable technologies for various manufacturer
products
Ability to manage, train and developing skills of junior network
administrators
Proven ability to proactively troubleshoot, resolve, and provide technical
assistance related to networking issues in support of mission objectives and
customer issues and requirements.
Experience conducting reverse engineering of networks, producing
documentation, and the ability explain results and potential areas of improvement
and optimization.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Implementation of network Quality of Service (QoS) policies, use of SMB protocols to allow advancement of storage technologies, configuring and validation of RDMA technologies, expertise with Cloud and/or Hybrid Cloud networking integration and sustainment.
Bachelor's Degree in Information Systems Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and six (6) years of experience in monitoring, managing and administering internet protocol (IP) networks in a production
environment or, in lieu of education, ten (10) years of experience. If utilizing in lieu of education, all experience must be at or above the position level described above.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035
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.