Systems Administrator I

Job Description

BAE Systems Inc, Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a motivated Systems Administrator I/II to ensure the operational readiness and continuous availability of mission-critical software components for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center's (NASIC) Persistent Infrared Analysis Squadron (NASIC/GSP). This role is vital to the 24x7 delivery of PIR processing, exploitation, and dissemination services, requiring a blend of proactive system monitoring, rigorous security compliance, and rapid incident response. You will be responsible for maintaining complex applications and databases across multiple classified networks, leveraging modern automation tools and containerization to minimize downtime and ensure the seamless flow of intelligence products. Your expertise will directly enable the mission's ability to maintain a persistent and uninterrupted operational picture.

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide continuous monitoring of software and services.
• Provide maintenance of unique software, applications, and databases across multiple networks.
• Respond to and resolve incidents and problems impacting PIR processing, exploitation, and dissemination services.
• Troubleshoot and triage complex problems to avoid costly downtime and outages.
• Proactively monitor and report PIR software components and services on classified networks.
• Ensure data and products are transferred and disseminated.
• Plan and schedule outages for updates, installs or patches to minimize impact to PIR mission operations.
• Document and report all issues and outages.
• May require extended work weeks.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Related Bachelor’s; or HS Diploma and 4 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for additional years of experience.
• Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• A current, active Top Secret/SCI security clearance is required.
• Security+ certification.
• Linus scripting experience such as Bash or Python.
• Configuration as Code such as Ansible or Marathon JSON.
• DC/OS and Kubernetes experience is highly desired.
• Availability to occasionally work shifts or call-in support for 24x7 operations.

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $59023 - $100339

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 Space & Mission Systems 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

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.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.