Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA
Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
Job Description
BAE Systems, Inc. , a top-ten prime contractor to the U. S. Department of Defense, well positioned to support customers in what is the world’s largest defense market is HIRING NOW!
We are looking for a System Administrator to join a high performing agile team using the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) methodology to support a highly complex and fast-paced program. In this position you will be responsible for performing daily system administration and O&M support activities in support of a complex network environment with geographically distributed systems. The position entails supporting system engineering requests to meet operational needs, as well as engineering, deploying, and maintaining capabilities that are new to the environment. The multi-year program is focused on injecting new technology and adding advanced capabilities while continuing to support an on-going mission and operational system.
This individual will be responsible for monitoring development and test infrastructure systems, applications, and processes, and for ensuring that all issues are identified, tracked, and resolved in a timely manner. She/he will provide support for server/router/firewall configuration and will perform security management and application performance optimization functions. The environment includes Microsoft-based servers, databases, and workstations as well as VMware and Linux server instances. Additional responsibilities include:
Installation, configuration, and sustainment of Microsoft Windows and Linux server environments hosted by VMware-based clusters
Maintaining complex server-based enclaves, including analyzing system scans, vulnerability management activities, and active directory configuration.
Identifying and correcting hardware and software issues.
Utilizing enterprise monitoring solutions to identify alarms that have been triggered against the multiple infrastructure environments.
Proactively contacting customers when system infrastructure processes are significantly delayed or may impact their ability to complete a business function on time.
Providing technical assistance to companion work groups in support of overlapping projects, and maintaining good inter-departmental relations.
Executing the process for managing information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning for equipment suites in accordance with the System Security Plans for these systems in order to rapidly and accurately identify and remediate IAVAs.
Initiating IAVA responses and system security scans; completing remediation; extending IAVA patches and security updates to designated sites; and executing monthly security scans
Communicating with users and publishing status of any system outages, as needed.
Participating in the creation and ongoing maintenance of documentation to ensure clear, concise and accurate information is readily available to assist with incident resolution.
Providing support for calls and emails to ensure all interactions are timely and professional.
Planning and implementing IT enhancements and undertaking project work.
Responding to system administration, operations, and maintenance problems while off duty, on an on-call basis.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with appropriate polygraph
8 years of prior relevant experience.
Must have experience in information technology and information security.
Must have a solid understanding of advanced security protocols and standards and information security principles and practices.
Must have experience with software and security architectures.
Must have IAVA management experience.
Must have direct, hands-on experience providing assistance to users, optimizing system operations, and monitoring IT enterprise systems.
Must be committed to adopting and adhering to best practices including compliance with maintenance windows and change control procedures.
Must have experience in or familiarity with the following systems: Windows/Linux operating systems, VMware, and Networking: Switches, Routers, LANs, & cabling.
Candidates must possess strong analytic abilities and must be meticulous and careful in their work.
Must be an independent thinker capable of working proficiently and independently, as well as within a team.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
At least 6 years of experience with Linux server administration (RHEL) in an enterprise environment (including both hardware installs and virtual machines).
Experience documenting and providing information for security accreditation and certification.
Experience with Network Security Technologies (e. g. Multiple Domain, PKI, SSP, and Vulnerability Assessment).
Experience specifying, installing, configuring, and maintaining Network Attached Storage systems, especially in VMware clustered environments
Experience with Data Center design and configuration (e. g. rack and stack, power, placement, etc. )
Experience in a System Administration role supporting a software configuration management and development environment.
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
BAE Systems / Equal Opportunity Employer
JBBAE 91897BR 2023.07.16
Top Secret with CI Poly, CLZTS, CLZCI, SKITT, — SKUUU, MD_ANNAPOLIS JUNCTION MD_MARYLAND ZC20755 ZC207Z
