Junior Level Systems Administrator

BAE SystemsSan Diego, CA
$97,008 - $164,914Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems team is looking for a self-motivated and experienced Closed Area Systems Administrator for the Tomahawk Mission Planning Center (TMPC) program. Responsibilities: Maintain a suite of PC clients running Windows, Microsoft Office, TMPC software, and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS; servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and also TMPC software, and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS running in a virtualized environment; and other network hardware, storage, and other devices in support of the TMPC development and integration test environment. Position will also include cybersecurity responsibilities and maintaining the security posture of integration and development environment in accordance with BAE Systems and DoD mandated information security requirements. This position is 100% onsite within a closed, classified area. Some after-hours or weekend support may be required for maintenance windows or incident response. You must be able to lift equipment (up to 40lbs) and work within controlled environments. Position also may require travel to user, customer, and co-developing contractor sites, CONUS and OCONUS, to conduct installation, setup, configuration, and checkout testing of operational software of hardware suites.

Requirements

  • Experience operating within VMware infrastructure
  • Proficient in RedHat 7/8/9 administration; strong command of Linux RHEL patching workflows and package management tools (e.g., YUM/DNF)
  • Strong Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Server OS administration and installation experience
  • Experience with supporting classified networks
  • Experience with networking concepts (DNS, LDAP, SSH/SCP, Switches, and Routers)
  • Experience with cybersecurity/information assurance processes and procedures; familiarity with DISA STIGs, Nessus vulnerability scanning, and cyber compliance frameworks
  • Familiarization with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • CompTIA Security+ certified

Nice To Haves

  • Experience supporting system accreditation efforts (SSP, POA&M, RMF)
  • Scripting skills (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) for automation and task efficiency
  • Familiarity with DISA STIGs, Nessus vulnerability scanning, and cyber compliance frameworks
  • Experience installing and configuring development tools
  • Proficient in the installation and administration of Shared Storage devices
  • Experience with virtualization architectures, software, hypervisors; administration/installation (RedHat KVM)
  • Familiar with MS Office products: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Exhibiting teaming skills and collaborating within a cross-functional team

Responsibilities

  • Maintain a suite of PC clients running Windows, Microsoft Office, TMPC software, and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS
  • Maintain servers running Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, and also TMPC software, and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS running in a virtualized environment
  • Maintain other network hardware, storage, and other devices in support of the TMPC development and integration test environment
  • Perform cybersecurity responsibilities and maintain the security posture of integration and development environment in accordance with BAE Systems and DoD mandated information security requirements
  • Provide after-hours or weekend support for maintenance windows or incident response
  • Conduct installation, setup, configuration, and checkout testing of operational software of hardware suites (may require travel to user, customer, and co-developing contractor sites, CONUS and OCONUS)

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 home, auto, and pet insurance
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • paid parental leave
  • military leave
  • bereavement leave
  • applicable federal and state sick leave
  • company recognition program
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