Job Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Windows Server Administrator to join our Windows Server Operations team. As a member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, security, and performance of our Windows infrastructure, which is essential to supporting our company's mission of serving those who serve and protect us. Your expertise will enable us to:
- Provide reliable and secure IT services to our customers, supporting their critical operations
- Maintain the highest level of security and compliance, protecting sensitive information and assets
- Drive innovation and efficiency, leveraging industry-leading standards and automation to optimize our IT operations
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, staying up to date with the latest technologies and trends
By joining our team, you will be contributing to our company's overall mission and goals, while also developing your skills and expertise in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain Windows Servers, including server provisioning, monthly patching, and assisting customers with their server needs
- Ensure compliance with industry-leading security standards, including DoD STIGs, CIS Benchmarks, and IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM)
- Write and debug PowerShell scripts for system administration tasks
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex technical issues and implement practical solutions
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system diagrams, configuration guides, and troubleshooting procedures
- Develop and maintain Windows Server policies and configuration baselines
- Maintain virtualized Windows servers, utilizing both Hyper-V and ESXi
- Migrate data from legacy systems to modern platforms, ensuring data integrity and a smooth transition while collaborating with key stakeholders
- Stay up to date with the latest technologies and trends, proactively seeking to expand knowledge and skills through self-study and other training
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- 8+ years of experience in Windows Server Operations with HS Diploma, OR 6+ years of experience with AA, OR 4+ years of experience with BS
- Exceptional problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess complex problems, propose practical solutions, and manage incidents
- In-depth knowledge of Windows Server (2016, 2019, 2022)
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with Tanium is strongly preferred
- Experience with Windows Failover Clustering and load balancing
- Strong understanding of core networking concepts, including TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, routers, switches, firewalls, and VLAN segmentation
- Working knowledge of Dell PowerEdge servers
- Experience with technical and process automations utilizing tools such as Tanium, Aria Operations, Dell OpenManage, and/or PowerShell
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $86460 - $146982
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, Inc.
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.
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Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do. As a leading aerospace, defense, and security company, we work together to deliver a full range of products and services for air, land, space, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services.
How we work is rooted in purpose – a purpose to protect those who protect us, to unite our community of colleagues and customers, and to drive forward the growth and development of our exceptional team members. It's where purpose connects.
Why Work With Us
We believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find at BAE Systems. As you work to develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills and expand knowledge. On a sharp and collaborative team, you will be challenged – and supported – at every turn.
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