Principal Systems Administrator

BAE Systems•Westminster, CO

2d•$118,095 - $200,762

About The Position

We are seeking a Principal Systems Administrator with a focus of Microsoft Windows and VMware infrastructure support. The systems administrator will be expected to team with peers, internal customers, and management to strengthen the consistency and standardization of IT infrastructure services to achieve operational excellence and program success. While this position is an individual contributor role, collaboration and strong technical knowledge and skills will be essential attributes.

Requirements

BS in Information Technology or a related technical field plus 6 or more years related experience; or HS Diploma plus 10 or more years related experience.
Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of 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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization and project management/project coordination skills.
Experience should include expertise in planning, configuring, maintaining, patching and monitoring in a Microsoft Windows environment.
Strong expertise with intel-based server class and workstation hardware.
Expertise with VMware virtualization products (vSphere ESXI, vCenter, vRealize Operations Manager).
Strong documentation skills, organization skills, and the ability to interact with team members cross-functionally.
Expertise with Microsoft Active Directory, including domain administration, creating, testing, and implementing group policies, and maintaining user and computer objects.
Expertise troubleshooting DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP and related connectivity issues.
Proficiency with PowerShell scripting and execution.
DoD 8570 compliance.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Linux servers, scripting and support.
Experience with software license management tools.
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows High Performance Computing (HPC) clusters.
Experience with engineering applications such as AutoCAD, SolidWorks, ANSYS HFSS.
Experience with specialized network environments (air gapped, limited access).

Responsibilities

Interface with internal customers, security, and management teams for: maintaining production systems, resolving issues with services and physical systems.
Install, maintain, and support multiple Windows-based workstations and servers on physical and virtual platforms in support of program initiatives.
Support engineering applications.
Execute troubleshooting skills to address stability objectives both reactively and proactively.
Maintain a secure computing environment, including adherence to backup schedules, patching, virus updates, and regular security scanning and remediation.
Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
Establish and effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Support Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
Perform other duties as necessary.