Systems Administrator II

Job Description
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As a Systems Administrator in an IT infrastructure and operations support organization, the incumbent will be part of a thriving dynamic team of Systems Administrators and IT professionals. The infrastructure and operations support team maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinates with network engineers, monitors and manages system resources, and performs systems security administration functions. To include, but not limited to, setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system-wide software and allocating mass storage space. Interacts with users and deploys vendor products. The incumbent makes recommendations for hardware and software purchases, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery, develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources, and may be assigned responsibility for less experienced staff.
The ideal candidate is highly technical and has a proven commitment to quality with a solid understanding of systems administration concepts, network administration, and familiar with the latest IT infrastructure technologies. The candidate must be self-motivated and be able to work on multiple projects both with other team members, and with little supervision. The candidate must have troubleshooting skills and the persistence to resolve issues.
The Enterprise Assurance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers critical assurance disciplines that protect and enable people, data and missions. We provide a comprehensive approach to managing risk across the enterprise for current and future information environments where the business and missions execute. We apply the use of innovative tools and robust processes to ensure mission and business success.
What You'll Do:

• Maintain Active Directory Services Infrastructure
• Administer DNS, DHCP, and other Windows technologies.
• Configure/troubleshoot group policies.
• Maintain/tune virtualization infrastructure (VMWare, Horizon VDI).
• Maintain Windows Update Services (WSUS).
• Maintain Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning infrastructure and conduct scans when needed.
• Build/maintain/tune Host Based Security System (HBSS) infrastructure.
• Build workstations/servers to specification based on requirements.
• Configure/maintain backend storage.
• Configure/maintain data and storage networks.
• Maintain information systems STIG compliance.
• Install and configure COTS and GOTS software.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Related Bachelor's and 2 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 6 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Associate's, Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for additional years of experience.
• Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Secret security clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance is required.
• Hands on experience with Network troubleshooting, DNS failures, domain administration, pings, network connectivity statuses.
• Must be motivated and work with little to no supervision.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Windows Server and Workstation OS technologies.
• Familiarity with user/system environments and environment variables.
• Experience with automated software deployments.
• Batch scripting.
• Hardware/software troubleshooting.
• Remote administration.
• License Management.
• Backup/Redundancy Management.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Active Directory ad Group Policy.
• Experience with VMWare.
• Experience with Windows Update Services (WSUS).
• Experience with Host-based Security Services (HBSS).
• Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS).
• Experience with Linux (Red Hat).
• DELL Isilon and storage technologies.
• LAN/WAN, switching technologies.
• PowerShell Scripting and automation.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75570.000 - $128480.000
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 Space & Mission Systems
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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.