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Senior Systems Administrator - Fort Wayne IN

NGEN
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/13/2026
Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
10%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
Secret
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Is Relocation Available
No

Job Description
We put our customers first - exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us " and "We Innovate for Those Who Move the World." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Closed Area Systems Administrator to provide comprehensive technical and operational support for classified IT systems. This position requires a seasoned IT professional with expertise in managing complex, air-gapped systems and lab environments in accordance with DoD and Intelligence Community security requirements. You will be responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and monitoring of secure networks and systems, including Lab-in-a-Box (LIB) environments, virtualization platforms, endpoint protection, and logging/alerting tools. This position is 100% onsite within a closed, classified area. Some after-hours or weekend support may be required for maintenance windows or incident response. You must be able to lift equipment (up to 40lbs) and work within controlled environments.

Key responsibilities include:

Proficiency in Active Directory, including user/group management, OU structure, and GPOs.
Configure, deploy, and maintain Lab-in-a-Box (LIB) environments used in closed area testing and mission scenarios.
Develop and execute system shutdown and secure wipe procedures, in accordance with DoD and agency guidelines.
Lead and coordinate data spill containment, response, and remediation actions in classified environments.
Operate and manage Nessus vulnerability scanning, assessment reporting, and risk remediation tracking.
Maintain and support VMware-based virtual infrastructure, including host management and resource allocation.
Operate and manage Veeam backup and recovery solutions for secure system images and restoration planning.
Administer Trellix ePO (McAfee) for endpoint protection policy management, signature updates, and alert resolution.
Perform domain controller maintenance, including replication, DNS/DHCP services, and health monitoring.
Design, implement, and troubleshoot Group Policy Objects (GPOs) in Active Directory.
Support Splunk operations, including forwarder management, dashboard/report creation, and log analysis for auditing and threat detection.
Ensure all systems are compliant with applicable STIGs, RMF controls, and cyber hygiene policies.
Maintain system documentation, configuration change records, and contribute to audit readiness.
Collaborate with ISSOs/ISSMs, facility security, and other stakeholders to ensure secure and compliant operations.

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
ship.
Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and CompTIA Security or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
5-7 years of experience and a high school diploma or (4 years of experience with a degree) as a system administrator.
Direct experience configuring and managing Lab-in-a-Box (LIB) environments.
Familiarity with data spill response protocols and secure system sanitization.
Hands-on experience with Nessus, VMware vSphere, Veeam, and Trellix ePO.
Strong Active Directory experience, including domain controller and GPO management.
Working knowledge of Splunk in secure environments (including alerting and data retention strategies).
Understanding of DoD and IC security standards, including RMF, NISPOM, and STIG compliance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Active U.S. TS/SCI Security Clearance.
4 years of experience working in a classified environment
Experience with system accreditation (e.g., SSP development, POA&M tracking).
Familiarity with classified lab setups, test bed environments, or R&D support.
Exposure to cross-domain solutions, enclave management, or SAP/SAR environments.
Scripting experience (PowerShell, Python) to automate common sysadmin tasks.
Experience supporting audit and inspection activities.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79370 - $134929

Salary : $79,370 - $134,929

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