Systems Administrator Senior

Job Description
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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:

• Conduct planning, design and implementation tasks to meet requirements for the overall enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure.
• Work with application owners to validate software functionality.
• Provide solution sets and engineering support for desktop services and maintenance to provide the best experience for our end-user community.
• Recommend design changes and/or enhancements for improved systems availability and performance.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve escalated technical issues with the vendor.
• Provide support for mobile management services on company provided devices.
• Primary responsibility will be to support and maintain enterprise Virtual Desktop Infrastructure within a large classified enterprise environment.
• Develop, document and perform approved maintenance plans on production systems.
• Perform scheduled weekend and after-hours tasks, as well as after-hours emergency support (as required).
• Support and troubleshoot issues associated with systems within a multi-tier and multi-lifecycle environment as well as maintain test environments.
• Research, test, document, and implement new products in compliance with security policies.
• 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.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Related Bachelor's and 8 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 12 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 Top Secret security clearance is required.
• VCP or relevant experience.
• Previous SME support for VMWare products on the Federal branch side.
• Extensive experience with large enterprise environments supporting complex networks, load balanced instances and physical x86 servers.
• Working knowledge of security packages and hardening practices.
• Knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise VMs and appliance type O.S.
• Working knowledge skills with Microsoft Windows/Linux Operating Systems, Active Directory, SCCM, Group Policy, Role-based permissions.
• DNS Internal and External.
• VMWare based certificates.
• VMware infrastructure experience required in the following applications:
  • vSphere ESXi
  • vCenter (VCSA)
  • vRealize Operations for vSphere and Horizon
    Horizon View 7 operational support or higher
  • User Environment Manager
  • ThinApp and application stacks running App Volumes
• Knowledge of SAN and vSAN technologies.
• Knowledge of NIST security policies and guidelines.
• Work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
• At least 5 years supporting enterprise virtual desktop infrastructure and engineering tools support.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112420.000 - $191070.000
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.