Job Description
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F- 35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems team is looking for a self-motivated and experienced Closed Area Systems Administrator for the Tomahawk Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program. Responsibilities: Maintain a suite of PC clients running Windows, Microsoft Office, TMPC software, and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS; servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and also TMPC software, and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS running in a virtualized environment; and other network hardware, storage, and other devices in support of the TMPC development and integration test environment. Position will also include cybersecurity responsibilities and maintaining the security posture of integration and development environment in accordance with BAE Systems and DoD mandated information security requirements.
This position is 100% onsite within a closed, classified area. Some after-hours or weekend support may be required for maintenance windows or incident response. You must be able to lift equipment (up to 40lbs) and work within controlled environments. Position also may require travel to user, customer, and co-developing contractor sites, CONUS and OCONUS, to conduct installation, setup, configuration, and checkout testing of operational software of hardware suites.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience operating within VMware infrastructure
Proficient in RedHat 7/8/9 administration; strong command of Linux RHEL patching workflows and package management tools (e.g., YUM/DNF)
Strong Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Server OS administration and installation experience
Experience with supporting classified networks
Experience with networking concepts (DNS, LDAP, SSH/SCP, Switches, and Routers)
Experience with cybersecurity/information assurance processes and procedures; familiarity with DISA STIGs, Nessus vulnerability scanning, and cyber compliance frameworks
Familiarization with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
Good verbal and written communication skills
CompTIA Security+ certified
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Experience supporting system accreditation efforts (SSP, POA&M, RMF)
Scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) for automation and task efficiency
Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Nessus vulnerability scanning, and cyber compliance frameworks
Experience installing and configuring development tools
Proficient in the installation and administration of Shared Storage devices
Experience with virtualization architectures, software, hypervisors; administration/installation (RedHat KVM)
Familiar with MS Office products: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
Exhibiting teaming skills and collaborating within a cross-functional team
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
