System Administrator

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a System Administrator to join the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) Program to support the customer’s Early Use program objectives. The Early Use program for DARC enables USSPACECOM and the USSF to work with mission data while also learning from the system operations to develop CONOPS and Training, Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for the new radar capability. This is achieved by tasking DARC system components on a non-interference basis with ongoing development activities.

Responsibilities include:

• Power up, configure, and shut down DARC computer infrastructure components in support of Early Use Operations
• Document and track Early Use SW and HW configurations
• Ensure Early Use Data is appropriately tagged, archived, and sanitized per documented procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to computer systems, hardware, and software impacting Early Use Operations
• Support Early Use demonstrations and answer questions from witnessing customer representatives
• As time permits, support Systems Administration development functions

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with configuring and troubleshooting network components and traffic issues
• Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux 8/9 OS
• IAT Level II certification (ex. Security CE) or greater
• Experience with Ansible scripts
• Experience with RedHat Identity Manager (IDM)
• Experience with RedHat Satellite Server configuration and usage
• Familiarity with HPC cluster management solutions, such as HPE CM
• Effective written and oral communication across all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers
• Must currently possess a TS/SCI Clearance

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience working within a RADAR or Satellite operations environment
• Experience with various MPI implementations, IntelMPI, OpenMPI, MPICH
• Experience with InfiniBand networks and the InfiniBand protocol
• Experience with Nvidia CUDA libraries and GPUs
• Experience with job schedulers, such as Slurm or PBS
• Experience with global and parallel files systems, such as GPFS
• Experience with Data Diode/CDS security solutions

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $96623 - $164259

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 : $96,623 - $164,259