Systems Admin Sr Prin II
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Location: Herndon, VA 20171
Description:
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 national security platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the US 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 seeking a skilled Systems Administrator with expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing our customer's application infrastructure in support of this customer's mission, ensuring the smooth operation of all systems within the Cloud environment, and leveraging AWS technologies to optimize performance and scalability.
Responsibilities:
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Required Skills and Education
We are actively seeking systems engineers with a networking background with a minimum of 8 years' experience. Bachelor's or Master's Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:
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.
Preferred Skills and Education
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 national security platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the US 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 seeking a skilled Systems Administrator with expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS) to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing our customer's application infrastructure in support of this customer's mission, ensuring the smooth operation of all systems within the Cloud environment, and leveraging AWS technologies to optimize performance and scalability.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain the customer's cloud infrastructure, including EC2 Instances, networks, and cloud services
- Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot application hosting services
- Monitor system performance and audits to ensure data integrity and protection
- Collaborate with internal teams to identify technical requirements and implement solutions that meet business needs
- Provide technical support and guidance to end-users, resolving issues in a timely manner
- Implement best practices for backup, disaster recovery, and system redundancy
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and advancements in cloud computing and IT systems administration
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Required Skills and Education
We are actively seeking systems engineers with a networking background with a minimum of 8 years' experience. Bachelor's or Master's Degrees are preferred in one or more of the disciplines described below where specific skills may include the following:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Broad understanding of technical principles, theories and concepts in the Systems Administrator field with Linux based systems
- Strong understanding of applying network engineering concepts, protocols, and security best practices for an application hosting environment
- Excellent problem-solving skills, critical thinking and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
- Experience with a wide variety of Cloud technologies and solutions architectures is a plus (AWS, Google, Azure, Oracle etc)
- Proven experience as a Systems Administrator, with a focus on troubleshooting application hosting environments
- Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and applying SecDevOps in a cloud hosted environment
- AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) preferred but not required