Job Description
US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED
We are seeking a Linux (RedHat/CentOS) Systems Administrator Principal that will be expected to Lead efforts to team with peers, internal customers, and management to strengthen the consistency and standardization of IT infrastructure services to achieve operational excellence and program success. While this position is an individual contributor role, collaboration and solid technical knowledge and skills will be essential attributes.
What You'll Do:

• Perform as a senior Interface with end-customers, security, and management teams for: maintaining production systems, resolving issues with services and physical systems.
• Install, maintain, and support multiple Linux-based workstations and servers on physical and virtual platforms in support of program initiatives.
• Support acquisition and processing systems and applications.
• Execute troubleshooting skills to address stability objectives both reactively and proactively.
• Maintain a secure computing environment, including adherence to backup schedules, patching, virus updates, and regular security scanning and remediation.
• Lead establishing and adhering to standard processes and documentation.
• Maintain security posture through device and firmware upgrades of network components.
• 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, laboratory, production floor, or cleanroom, outdoors or remote research environment. May occasionally work in production work centers where use of protective equipment and gear is required. May access other facilities in various weather conditions. Travel to CONUS and OCONUS government and non-government locations may be required.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Related Bachelor's and 12 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 18 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.
• Current TS/SCI security clearance with Polygraph required.
• DoD 8570 IAT-2 certification is required (SEC+, CCNA-Security, GSEC, SSCP, CISA, CISSA, CASP, GSIH or GCED)
• VMWare, Bash scripting, Docker and Kubernetes skills are required.
• Excellent communication skills
• Solid organization and project management/project coordination skills.
• Experience installing, configuring, upgrading, and migrating Linux servers.
• Experience should include planning, configuring, maintaining, patching, and monitoring Linux applications.
• Expertise with Linux-based server class and workstation hardware.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with STE/STN tools (i.e., LATTEART and NESSUS) is desired.
• Experience with VMware virtualization products is desired.
• Experience with NetApp is desired.
• Excellent documentation skills, organization skills, and the ability to interact with team members cross-functionally.
• Experience with specialized network environments (air gapped, limited access) is desired.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $148000 - $204500
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.