Senior IT Systems Architect
About The Position
BAE Systems is seeking a Senior IT Systems Architect to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS. Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026. The Senior IT Systems Architect responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Optimize cloud resources for efficiency, reliability, and cost savings through providing technical assessments to cloud environment's design and integration challenges and recommending mitigation approaches, to include hardware solutions, software solutions, and modification of architectural design Provide hands-on development and implementation of commercial cloud solution architectures that modernize the processes through which cloud technology is architected, deployed, and used, focusing on security, scalability, and resiliency Develop and conduct testing of cloud and virtualization systems Collaborate on system design for security and compliance, ensure cloud service offerings adhere to Cloud Computing policies/guidelines and assist with establishing strategic plans and objectives
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer science and 9 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
- One or more Active Certification(s): AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP (IAM Level III), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
- Strong knowledge of enterprise computing and operating systems (OS) and cloud computing platforms, such as Linux, Windows, Azure, and AWS
- Familiarity with various cloud technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS
- Knowledge of cloud security principles to protect cloud data from unauthorized users and malicious attacks.
- Experience migrating and integrating systems into a cloud environment and planning and engineering cloud computing infrastructure and applications
Responsibilities
- Optimize cloud resources for efficiency, reliability, and cost savings through providing technical assessments to cloud environment's design and integration challenges and recommending mitigation approaches, to include hardware solutions, software solutions, and modification of architectural design
- Provide hands-on development and implementation of commercial cloud solution architectures that modernize the processes through which cloud technology is architected, deployed, and used, focusing on security, scalability, and resiliency
- Develop and conduct testing of cloud and virtualization systems
- Collaborate on system design for security and compliance, ensure cloud service offerings adhere to Cloud Computing policies/guidelines and assist with establishing strategic plans and objectives
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
