Provides onsite administration and security operations for classified, air-gapped IT systems. Responsibilities include managing Linux and Windows servers, Active Directory, VMware, Veeam, Trellix ePO, Nessus, Splunk, and Lab-in-a-Box environments; performing hardening, vulnerability remediation, data spill response, secure sanitization, backup, monitoring, documentation, and STIG/RMF compliance. The role requires active Secret clearance, Security+ certification, classified-environment experience, and occasional after-hours support.
Job Description
We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We
Innovate for Those Who Move the World." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career
with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Closed Area Systems Administrator to provide comprehensive technical and
operational support for classified IT systems. This position requires a seasoned IT professional with expertise
in managing complex, air-gapped systems and lab environments in accordance with DoD and Intelligence
Community security requirements. You will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and
monitoring of secure networks and systems, including Lab-in-a-Box (LIB) environments, virtualization
platforms, Linux/Windows servers and workstations, endpoint protection, and logging/alerting tools. 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.
Key responsibilities include:• Proficiency in Linux operating systems, deployment, installation, system hardening, software installation and configuration of software.• Working experience with Active Directory, including user/group management, OU structure, and GPOs.• Configure, deploy, and maintain Lab-in-a-Box (LIB) environments used in closed area testing and
mission scenarios.• Develop and execute system shutdown and secure wipe procedures, in accordance with DoD and
agency guidelines.• Lead and coordinate data spill containment, response, and remediation actions in classified
environments.• Operate and manage Nessus vulnerability scanning, assessment reporting, and risk remediation
tracking.• Maintain and support VMware-based virtual infrastructure, including host management and
resource allocation.• Operate and manage Veeam backup and recovery solutions for secure system images and
restoration planning.• Administer Trellix ePO (McAfee) for endpoint protection policy management, signature updates, and
alert resolution.• Perform domain controller maintenance, including replication, DNS/DHCP services, and health
monitoring.• Design, implement, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory.• Support Splunk operations, including forwarder management, dashboard/report creation, and log
analysis for auditing and threat detection.• Ensure all systems are compliant with applicable STIGs, RMF controls, and cyber hygiene policies.• Maintain system documentation, configuration change records, and contribute to audit readiness.• Collaborate with ISSOs/ISSMs, facility security, and other stakeholders to ensure secure and
compliant operations.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Active U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance.• 4+ years of experience working in a classified environment• Experience with system accreditation (e.g., SSP development, POA&M tracking).• Familiarity with classified lab setups, test bed environments, or R&D support.• Exposure to cross-domain solutions, enclave management, or SAP/SAR environments.• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) to automate common sysadmin tasks.• Experience supporting audit and inspection activities..
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We
Innovate for Those Who Move the World." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career
with BAE Systems.
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Closed Area Systems Administrator to provide comprehensive technical and
operational support for classified IT systems. This position requires a seasoned IT professional with expertise
in managing complex, air-gapped systems and lab environments in accordance with DoD and Intelligence
Community security requirements. You will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and
monitoring of secure networks and systems, including Lab-in-a-Box (LIB) environments, virtualization
platforms, Linux/Windows servers and workstations, endpoint protection, and logging/alerting tools. 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.
Key responsibilities include:• Proficiency in Linux operating systems, deployment, installation, system hardening, software installation and configuration of software.• Working experience with Active Directory, including user/group management, OU structure, and GPOs.• Configure, deploy, and maintain Lab-in-a-Box (LIB) environments used in closed area testing and
mission scenarios.• Develop and execute system shutdown and secure wipe procedures, in accordance with DoD and
agency guidelines.• Lead and coordinate data spill containment, response, and remediation actions in classified
environments.• Operate and manage Nessus vulnerability scanning, assessment reporting, and risk remediation
tracking.• Maintain and support VMware-based virtual infrastructure, including host management and
resource allocation.• Operate and manage Veeam backup and recovery solutions for secure system images and
restoration planning.• Administer Trellix ePO (McAfee) for endpoint protection policy management, signature updates, and
alert resolution.• Perform domain controller maintenance, including replication, DNS/DHCP services, and health
monitoring.• Design, implement, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory.• Support Splunk operations, including forwarder management, dashboard/report creation, and log
analysis for auditing and threat detection.• Ensure all systems are compliant with applicable STIGs, RMF controls, and cyber hygiene policies.• Maintain system documentation, configuration change records, and contribute to audit readiness.• Collaborate with ISSOs/ISSMs, facility security, and other stakeholders to ensure secure and
compliant operations.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- US Citizenship.
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance
- CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
- 5-7 years of experience (4+ years of experience with a degree) as a system administrator.
- Direct experience configuring and managing Lab-in-a-Box (LIB) environments.
- Familiarity with data spill response protocols and secure system sanitization.
- Hands-on experience with Nessus, VMware vSphere, Veeam, and Trellix ePO.
- Strong Active Directory experience, including domain controller and GPO management.
- Working knowledge of Splunk in secure environments (including alerting and data retention
- strategies).
- Understanding of DoD and IC security standards, including RMF, NISPOM, and STIG compliance.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Active U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance.• 4+ years of experience working in a classified environment• Experience with system accreditation (e.g., SSP development, POA&M tracking).• Familiarity with classified lab setups, test bed environments, or R&D support.• Exposure to cross-domain solutions, enclave management, or SAP/SAR environments.• Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) to automate common sysadmin tasks.• Experience supporting audit and inspection activities..
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $88189 - $149922
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 a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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.
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