Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer to work on a team supporting our government customer. As a Systems Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. You will tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our customers. Our work depends on a TS/SCI cleared Systems Engineer joining our team to support our intelligence customer in Springfield, VA.
The Systems Engineer designs and defines system architecture for new or existing computer systems. This includes the coordination of system development to include design, modeling, security, integration, and formal testing. Responsibilities will include:
•Contributes to completion of milestones associated with specific engineering projects
•Develops solutions to a variety of engineering problems of moderate scope and complexity
•Perform systems design, development, and integration from the start of a systems life cycle to the end
•Oversees moderately complex infrastructure including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining operating systems, application software, and system management tools
•Performs systems modeling, simulation, and analysis
•Performs continual maintenance of security, including backup and redundancy strategies
•Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects
•Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BA/BS and 6 years of related systems engineering experience
• Active TS/SCI clearance required and eligibility to obtain a CI poly
• Linux system administrator
• Scripting / Coding experience (Bash, Python, etc)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
A deep expertise in one of the following areas and working knowledge of one or more of the other following:
•Operational support experience
•Kubernetes
•Ansible
•Helm charts
•Automation
•Virtualization technologies (VMware, virtual networking, vROPS, XenServer/XCP-ng)
•Red Hat Enterprise Linux, YUM, Satellite, Capsule technologies
•Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
•Ceph storage platform
•GitLab
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
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