The Systems Administrator maintains multi-user systems, supports network operations, manages system resources, and handles security functions while interacting with users and vendors.
Job Description
As a Systems Administrator in an enterprise test organization, the incumbent will be part of a thriving dynamic team of Systems Administrators and IT professionals. The test center support team maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinates with network engineers, monitors and manages system resources, and performs systems security administration functions. To include, but not limited to, setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system-wide software and allocating mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. The incumbent makes recommendations for hardware and software purchases, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery, develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources, and may be assigned responsibility for less experienced staff.
Responsibilities will include:
- Maintain Active Directory Services Infrastructure
- Administer DNS, DHCP, and other Windows technologies
- Configure/troubleshoot group policies
- Maintain/tune virtualization infrastructure (VMWare)
- Maintain Windows Update Services (WSUS)
- Maintain Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning infrastructure and conduct scans when needed
- Build/maintain/tune System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) infrastructure
- Build/maintain/tune Host Based Security System (HBSS) infrastructure
- Build/maintain/tune Microsoft Exchange Server services infrastructure
- Build workstations/servers to specification based on requirements
- Configure/maintain backend storage fabric (Netapp)
- Configure/maintain NTO networks and switch fabric
- Information systems IAVM/STIG compliance
- Install and configure COTS and GOTS software
The ideal candidate is highly technical and has a proven commitment to quality with a solid understanding of systems administration concepts, network architecture, and familiar with the latest software development methodologies, technologies and application performance analysis. The candidate must be self-motivated and be able to work on multiple projects both with other team members, and with little supervision. The candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills and the persistence to resolve issues.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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 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.
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.
As a Systems Administrator in an enterprise test organization, the incumbent will be part of a thriving dynamic team of Systems Administrators and IT professionals. The test center support team maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinates with network engineers, monitors and manages system resources, and performs systems security administration functions. To include, but not limited to, setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system-wide software and allocating mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. The incumbent makes recommendations for hardware and software purchases, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery, develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources, and may be assigned responsibility for less experienced staff.
Responsibilities will include:
- Maintain Active Directory Services Infrastructure
- Administer DNS, DHCP, and other Windows technologies
- Configure/troubleshoot group policies
- Maintain/tune virtualization infrastructure (VMWare)
- Maintain Windows Update Services (WSUS)
- Maintain Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning infrastructure and conduct scans when needed
- Build/maintain/tune System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) infrastructure
- Build/maintain/tune Host Based Security System (HBSS) infrastructure
- Build/maintain/tune Microsoft Exchange Server services infrastructure
- Build workstations/servers to specification based on requirements
- Configure/maintain backend storage fabric (Netapp)
- Configure/maintain NTO networks and switch fabric
- Information systems IAVM/STIG compliance
- Install and configure COTS and GOTS software
The ideal candidate is highly technical and has a proven commitment to quality with a solid understanding of systems administration concepts, network architecture, and familiar with the latest software development methodologies, technologies and application performance analysis. The candidate must be self-motivated and be able to work on multiple projects both with other team members, and with little supervision. The candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills and the persistence to resolve issues.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Professional Experience: 5-8 years with a BS/BA or 11-14 Years with HS (including at least 5 in a recent systems administrator role)
- Hands on experience with Network troubleshooting, DNS failures, domain administration, pings, network connectivity status'
- Must be motivated
- Must work with little to no supervision
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills
- Excellent documentation skills
- Ability to lift up to ~50-60#
- Windows Server OS technologies
- Windows workstation OS technologies
- Familiarity with user/system environments and environment variables
- Experience with automated software deployments, SCCM/MECM/PDQ Software Deployment Tool
- Batch scripting
- Hardware/software troubleshooting
- Remote administration
- License Management
- Backup/Redundancy Management
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Professional Experience: 3 years using PDQ and similar software deployment tools.
- Bachelor of Science in a related field
- Experience with Active Directory ad Group Policy
- Experience with VMWare
- Experience with Microsoft Exchange
- Experience with Windows Update Services (WSUS)
- Experience with Host-based Security Services (HBSS)
- Experience with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)
- Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
- Experience with Cloud technology (AWS)
- Experience with Linux (Red Hat)
- Netapp and storage technologies (NAS)
- LAN/WAN, switching technologies
- PowerShell Scripting and automation
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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 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.
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.
Top Skills
Active Directory
Assured Compliance Assessment Solution
AWS
Batch Scripting
Dhcp
Dns
Host Based Security System
Linux
Microsoft Exchange
Netapp
Powershell
System Center Configuration Manager
VMware
Windows Server Os
Windows Update Services
Windows Workstation Os
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