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Senior Cloud Systems Administrator

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Sterling, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/19/2026

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Cloud Systems Administrator to join our program driving the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) cloud platform that supports collection, management and analysis of digital engineering information in an architecture that provides seamless digital thread and enables tool interoperability, including data structures suitable for AI applications. This program delivers engineering services for Linux and Windows cloud-based infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows. This is a fast-paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government customer community.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide troubleshooting, maintenance, and user support for an AWS cloud-based enterprise system utilizing Windows and Linux-based server and applications
  • Use ServiceNow as the ticket management system
  • Provide support for the cloud infrastructure and customer applications to include TeamWork Cloud/Cameo, Microsoft Project SharePoint applications, IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM), ARM, and Tableau
  • Preparation, installation, and maintenance of system components and perform monthly system/application patching
  • Ensure system and applications are compliant with customer system security requirements and processes
  • Identify, create, and document process automation
  • Create and update technical documentation (e.g. user guides, infrastructure diagrams) as well as prepare technical presentations for government and senior leadership
  • Communicate effectively in a group environment with technical and non-technical, management and customer both written and verbally
  • Utilize robust troubleshooting skills while applying solid engineering rigor to include configuration management and testing

Location and Hours
Sterling, VA M-F with 1000 – 1800; after hours patching 2x/ month

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years of related experience with a minimum of 5 years working in a cloud environment
  • Must meet DOD 8570 requirements (Security CE Certification at minimum)
  • Demonstrated expertise as an AWS Cloud System Administrator supporting both Linux and Windows delivering similar scope projects
  • Experience working with ServiceNow, IdAM, Active Directory, LDAP resources
  • Familiarity with reviewing and responding to system alerts from visualization applications such as Grafana
  • Understanding of all security related requirements in secure environments
  • Familiar with Agile Methodologies and ability to accurately decompose tasks for Jira stories
  • Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills
  • Strong technical documentation skills


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • STEM Degree
  • Experience leading and overseeing a total system perspective including technical understanding of relationships, dependencies and requirements of cloud services, infrastructure and security domains
  • Experience with IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management, TeamWork Cloud/Cameo experience, Microsoft Project and/or Tableau
  • Integration of virtualized applications and application streaming or layering techniques


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.

Salary : $132,962 - $226,035

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