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Principal Systems Administrator

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Washington, DC Intern
POSTED ON 4/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/26/2026
Overview

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? BigBear.ai is seeking a Principal Systems Administrator to join our GALE (Generic Area Limitation Environment) support team. This is your chance to work on impactful projects that directly support the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC). At BigBear.ai, we empower organizations to make sense of their data through cutting-edge technology, transforming massive volumes of structured and unstructured data into actionable insights every single day.

As one of the fastest-growing AI/ML companies in the industry, BigBear.ai is more than just a workplace-it's a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators. We prioritize growth, recognition, and work-life balance, ensuring our employees thrive both professionally and personally. If you're looking for a role where your contributions truly matter, we'd love to hear from you!

What You Will Do

As a Principal Systems Administrator, you'll play a critical role in supporting the GALE application and ensuring its seamless operation for our customers. Your responsibilities will include:

  • User Training: Assist in training GALE users to maximize their effectiveness with the application.
  • Cybersecurity Compliance: Patch and maintain compliance on multiple Linux servers to ensure security standards are met.
  • Application Management: Install and upgrade the GALE application, ensuring smooth functionality across customer sites.
  • Customer Support: Provide system administration support to various customer sites and assist external users and admins through our help desk.
  • Analytic Contributions: Use your analytic background and GALE expertise to provide input on future application changes and perform ad hoc analytic tasks for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Testing and Troubleshooting: Test new builds of GALE, document issues, and collaborate with the development team to resolve them.
  • System Administration: Perform basic GALE system administration tasks to ensure optimal performance.
  • Continuous Learning: Stay flexible and open to learning new skills and technologies to adapt to evolving needs.

What You Need To Have

Bachelor's Degree and 5 to 8 years of experience; Master's Degree and 3 to 6 years of experience; PhD and 0 to 3 years of experience (in lieu of Bachelor's degree, 6 additional years of relevant experience)

  • Clearance: Must possess and maintain an active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph.
  • Technical Skills:
    • Proficiency in Linux, specifically RHEL 8 and/or 9.
    • Experience with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, Shell, Perl, Batch, and/or PowerShell.
    • Familiarity with managing and maintaining backend Java applications.
    • Experience with Elasticsearch.
    • Proficiency in Postgres or other SQL database alternatives.
What We'd Like You To Have

  • 4 years of professional, full-time experience with SIGINT or multi-spectrum analysis.
  • Exposure to or experience with the GALE application.
  • Extensive experience working with the Department of War and/or intelligence community customers.

About BigBear.ai

At BigBear.ai, we're not just building software-we're building solutions that make a difference. We believe in empowering our employees to grow, innovate, and succeed. Here's what you can expect when you join our team:

  • Growth Opportunities: We invest in your professional development, providing opportunities to learn, lead, and advance your career.
  • Recognition: Your contributions are valued and celebrated. At BigBear.ai, you're not just a number-you're a vital part of our success.
  • Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance and offer a supportive environment that allows you to thrive both at work and at home.
  • Impactful Work: Be part of a team that tackles real-world challenges, delivering solutions that matter to our customers and the nation.

If you're ready to join a company that values your skills, fosters your growth, and challenges you to innovate, BigBear.ai is the place for you. Let's build the future together!

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of AI-powered decision intelligence solutions for national security, supply chain management, and digital identity. Customers and partners rely on Bigbear.ai's predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai.

BigBear.ai is an Equal opportunity employer all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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