Senior Systems Administrator - Onsite

Job Description

You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F- 35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

In this role, you will be joining a team supporting internal customers, designing, implementing and managing lab infrastructure to meet the customer requirements while making impacts in the following ways:

• Build, configure, administer and troubleshoot Windows (and Linux) servers and user workstation hardware and software; design and implement workgroup-scale networks
• Build and manage authentication, file-share, and other collaboration servers to support groups of heterogeneous client systems.
• Partner with facilities security staff to develop and apply hardening steps for systems for classified use to NISPOM Chapter 8, JAFAN, and other customer standards.
• Document system configuration for new and existing systems.
• Perform VCSA (vCenter Server Appliance) patching and lifecycle operations.
• Apply updates to VMware ESXi hosts, ensuring host profile compliance and uptime.
• Access and navigate the ESXi Direct Console User Interface (DCUI) for low-level host management.
• Perform Exchange operations in a classified environment including user mailbox creation, troubleshooting, and routine maintenance.
• Manage and maintain NetApp storage systems, including volumes, snapshots, and secure protocols.
• Operate in VMware vSphere environments, including provisioning, performance monitoring, and resource management.
• Install, configure, and maintain WSUS (Windows Server Update Services) for enterprise Windows patching.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and contribute to RMF packages and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with ISSOs, security staff, and other IT stakeholders to ensure secure, compliant, and high-performing system operations.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full- time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Security certification, and an active Secret Security Clearance
• 7 or more years of relevant System Administration experience and a minimum of a high school diploma
• Experience with Virtual machine (VM) technologies (ESXi, VCenter, VSphere)
• NetApp Management
• PXE and WDS automated system installation technologies
• Automated backup systems
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS
• Unix shell scripting
• Configuration management tools (Subversion, ClearCase)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• CISSP certification
• Ability to work both Server Admin and Field service ( PC ) work daily.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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 Electronic Systems
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.

Salary : $97,008 - $164,914