System Administrator

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced full-time on-site System Administrator to support our work as a prime contractor on a high-profile U.S. Navy weapon system. Accuracy, integrity, subject matter expertise, and the ability to work well independently and with others are important traits we expect the successful candidate to possess and demonstrate. This position is on-site at Washington Navy Yard in Washington, DC
This position is responsible for identifying requirements and developing enterprise DevOps solutions through close collaboration with customers and IT infrastructure teams.
As an on-site System Administrator, you will:

• Capture, document, and structure stakeholder requirements, then design and implement automation and deployment solutions that meet operational, performance, and security objectives.
• Develop, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using self-hosted DevOps toolsets (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Server).
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and application deployments using tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, and Python.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code standards to ensure consistency, repeatability, and compliance across environments.
• Support release management, version control workflows, and automated testing processes for internally hosted applications and services.
• Maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting platforms within the on-prem environment, ensuring system health, availability, and performance.
• Collaborate closely with Systems, Network, Security, and Application teams to streamline operational workflows and reduce manual effort.
• Identify and resolve Tier II and Tier III issues related to build processes, deployments, automation failures, configuration drift, or pipeline errors.
• Support and maintain development and testing workflows involving the Green Hills Software suite, Parasoft tooling, and associated build/test automation platforms.
• Configure, operate, and troubleshoot QEMU and related virtualization/emulation tools used in development, testing, and automated pipeline processes.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, deployment standards, automation repositories, runbooks, and configuration baselines.
• Ensure all DevOps systems and integrations adhere to applicable security policies, DISA STIG guidance, and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Support disaster recovery planning and testing for DevOps platforms and automated deployment mechanisms.

About BAE Systems and the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP)
Our organization has supported the U.S. Navy's Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) continually since the program's inception in the 1950s. SSP developed the first sea-based, underwater-launched Strategic Weapon System (SWS), a defense system that is truly critical to our national security. For more than six decades, SSP has maintained and upgraded this weapon system, and we have been there every step of the way. The sea-based SWS is the ultimate stealthy weapon system and is the first leg of the U.S. nuclear triad. With over 70% of our nation's nuclear arsenal its importance to maintaining world peace cannot be overstated. The development of Columbia, the most advanced nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed submarine ever designed, as well the next D5LE2 weapon system is under way and will begin to be rolled out over the next decade. The Navy projects this system to be operational through 2084, meaning the program will have a total life span of more than 120 years. This is a unique program and BAE Systems employees on this program understand they are part of an important legacy.
As a decades long sole source partner on multiple contracts on behalf of our customer, our program has remarkable stability and is concurrently experiencing significant growth. Combined, these factors provide ample opportunity for professional growth and development for capable and talented individuals on our team.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the wholly owned U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc.
BAE Systems plc provides some of the world's most advanced, technology-led defense, aerospace, and security solutions. As one of the top ten defense contractors, we employ a skilled workforce of around 100,000 people in more than 40 countries. We develop, engineer, manufacture, and support products and systems to protect national security and keep people safe.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability and willingness to work full-time onsite at the Washington Navy Yard.
• Ten years of position-related experience or a bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with six years of experience.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification
  • or a SECNAV 5239 qualifying degree with the ability to obtain IAT Level II within six months.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a CAC, facility access, and SSP network account in good standing.
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • CI/CD platforms hosted on-prem (GitLab CE/EE, Jenkins, Azure DevOps Server, etc.)
  • Automation and configuration management tools (Ansible preferred)
  • Scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash
  • Source control platforms (Git-based systems) and release workflows
• Strong understanding of Windows Server and Linux fundamentals.
• Experience supporting application deployments and build processes in secure enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with VMware vSphere and automation frameworks (e.g., PowerCLI) is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals and basic connectivity troubleshooting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively with government officials, partners, and technical teams.
• Solid organizational, planning, and time management abilities.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Systems, or related degree
• Experience hardening systems in accordance with DISA's Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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.