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Windows Engineer Expert

BAE Systems
BAE Systems Salary
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/1/2026

Job Description

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.


We are looking for experienced Windows Engineer to support multiple domains with a 1000 users load on each network. Duties will include user account management, installation and configuration of servers and software, scripting, upgrade management, Tier3 and Tier 4 O&M troubleshooting, user and file data management/migrations, responsible for troubleshooting server network and system issues. The candidate must show the ability to identify complex problems, document, and clearly articulate option of resolution to the customer. This is a complex and widely heterogeneous IT environment requiring engineering solutions for physical and virtual environments, with a goal to responsibly virtualize system s that are compatible for cloud environment services. The successful candidate will need to be a proactive self-starter requiring minimal supervision who can monitor existing infrastructure, identify and coordinate implementation changes to address problems or engineering changes with little to no impact to the end users. The candidate will be responsible for managing the customer’s patch deployment infrastructure across multiple domains as well as training both customer and contractor personnel in the process. The candidate will play a vital role in researching and engineering a new system to manage the distribution of updates and hotfixes across domains."

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

The candidate shall perform systems integration, verification and validation, and evaluate alternatives including risk, supportability and analyses for total systems; translate customer requirements into hardware/software specifications.

Seeking a Windows Systems Engineer with a minimum of 11 years' experience, plus a bachelors degree or a masters degree and 6 years experience with significant experience in the following required areas:

Required Certifications / Experience

  • Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) knowledge and hands on experience across various enclaved environments
  • Demonstration of Tier3 and Tier4 troubleshooting skills
  • Demonstrated experience with Server OS 2012R2, 2016 and 2019
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Ative Directory, DNS and DCHIP
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience with VMWare 4.5-Sx, Microsoft HyperV 2008 and 2012R2 (Microsoft Data Center service is a plus
  • Microsoft Data Proection manager (DPM) 2010 or higher
  • Experience with scripting in PowerShell, VB, C#
  • Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks
  • Candidate must be able to work independently or with a team
  • Candidate must have the ability to adjust and learn new technologies
  • Experience writing Enterprise level technical standards documentation and diagrams
  • Strong customer service skills

​Core hours: 9:30-2:30​



Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Understanding of enterprise networking best practices
  • Citrix 4.5-605 skills in XenApp aka
  • Presentation server and VDI
  • Lab Management Skills
  • Centrify engineering and management
  • NetAPP Data OnTap
  • Clustering knowledge
  • Exchange 2003-2013
  • Microsoft Data Center Services
  • Microsoft Azure Pack
  • MCSE/MCITP Certs​


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330

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 : $146,670 - $249,330

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