Systems Admin Sr Prin II

BAE Systems • Annapolis Junction, MD

3d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Mid-to-Senior System Administrator to manage and optimize a large, complex, and geographically distributed network environment. This role is designed for a technical professional who excels in high-pressure environments and possesses the agility to adapt to evolving operational priorities. The successful candidate will oversee multiple air-gapped systems, each with its own distinct domain and supporting infrastructure. This is a pivotal role requiring a blend of strategic system engineering and hands-on technical execution to sustain and upgrade critical capabilities.

Requirements

• Substantial experience providing direct system administration support to large groups of technical staff, including developers and engineers.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience supporting both Linux and Microsoft-based servers and workstations.
• 5+ years of experience in operating system and application hardening, specifically within DISA and high-assurance environments.
• 5+ years of experience in software/hardware deployment, patch management, and robust backup/restore functions.
• Proficiency in Windows Server 2016, 2019, and Active Directory.
• Ability to perform local travel and occasional annual CONUS and OCONUS trips.
• Must possess a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor’s Degree in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience building and maintaining large-scale, distributed Trellix ePO environments.
• Strong scripting capabilities using SALT and Python.
• Hands-on experience with Red Hat 7/8, VMware, Apache Tomcat, IIS, SQL Server, and KVMs.
• Expertise in security accreditation, PKI, SSP, multi-domain environments, and vulnerability assessment.
• Proficiency in client/server virtualization, disk arrays, PowerShell, PowerCLI, HSMs, and NTP.

Responsibilities

• Install, administer, and optimize server and desktop configurations to ensure continuous, reliable, and efficient operations.
• Manage complex server enclaves, including vulnerability assessments, patching, certificate renewals, and Active Directory configurations.
• Identify and resolve critical hardware and software issues, developing sustainable long-term solutions for recurring operational challenges.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation of complex server/network environments to streamline incident resolution and knowledge transfer.
• Coordinate with end-users and external support personnel regarding outages and upgrades, while providing data-driven recommendations to upper management.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• paid military leave
• paid bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level