System Administrator

Job Description
Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world's next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will 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. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team of professionals as a Cyber System Administrator/Field Service Engineer. The qualified candidate will be working with the field engineering team to support and maintain Compass Call delivered mission systems and mission support systems at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ. The candidate will serve as a System Administrator for systems operated in support of the Compass Call program, including for operations, maintenance, training, and testing. The candidate will have detailed knowledge and expertise of the Information systems and provide day-to-day operations support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. This role will act as a key stakeholder in meeting program milestones by integrating technical, schedule, and resource requirements with interactions with internal and external users such as functional / government / customer entities and vendors, including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

Responsibilities

• Implement, troubleshoot, and maintain IT systems, including Windows and Linux environments, network components, and security software.
• Manage day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, and other IT systems.
• Implement and troubleshoot technical security controls, maintain network infrastructure, and perform security-related compliance documentation.
• Communicate with customers to define required tools and resources, investigate new procedures, and resolve IT issues.
• Manage IT system infrastructure, optimize system operations, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.
• Provide help desk and escalation support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
• Perform data backups, maintain system inventories, and participate in security incident response and recovery processes.
• Work in team environments, collaborate across multiple IT disciplines, and attend required technical and security training.

Physical and Deployment Requirements

• Deployment: Willing to deploy in support of the customer, CONUS and OCONUS for up to 90 consecutive days.
• Candidate may be required at times to rotationally support 1st, 2nd or 3rd or weekend shifts, to support site OPTEMPO.
• Deployment events will range from one to twelve consecutive weeks at a time and will be travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations.
• OCONUS travel may include deployment into a hazardous environment.
• Able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.

Full Time Onsite Work Requirement. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at the Davis Monthan AFB Tucson AZ contractor facility 100% of the time.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DoD TOP SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM - Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 2+ year's related experience or equivalent experience, training, and/or certifications.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent, in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification.
• Experience with system patching, STIG hardening and testing of remediation efforts
• Experience with network infrastructure (switches and routers)
• Strong oral and written communications skills
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active DoD TS/SCI security clearance
• Experience in systems administration and cybersecurity operations and training
• Motivated self-starter with good problem-solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability
• Skilled in planning and organization of tasks, procedures, and processes
• Knowledge of software and hardware installations.
• Experience in Linux operating systems include Windows Servers and Workstations
• Ability to multi-task and wear multiple hats in a dynamic environment
• Familiarity with Active Directory and LDAP.
• Assist with network security
• Manage IP addresses, DNS
• Experience working with ISSO's/ISSM's preferred.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70735 - $120250

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.