Senior System Administrator

Job Description:

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.

Position Summary:
As a Senior Closed Area Systems Administrator you will 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, 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.

In this Senior Closed Area System Administrator you will make impacts in the following ways;

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

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification
5-7 years of relevant System Administration experience related to the position responsibilities or a Degree in a related field with 4 or more years of system administration experience
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 including user/group management, OU structure, and GPOs
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 or more years’ experience in classified or closed area environments
Degree in related field
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: $95106 - $161680

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.

Job Ident #: 112514BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

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Job Info

Location

San Diego, California, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs