Systems Administrator (COTS ERP)

BAE Systems•Sterling, VA

8d•$149,603 - $254,317

About The Position

The Systems Administrator is responsible for installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing a Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. The role ensures the stability, security, and performance of the ERP environment supporting critical business operations across payroll, benefits, and human resources. The administrator manages system maintenance and access, backup and disaster recovery, development/testing/production environments, and technical documentation, while collaborating with business analysts and business owners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
At least 3 years of experience in systems administration supporting and integrating a major COTS platform.
Strong understanding of Linux server administration.
Experience with cloud infrastructure.
Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, and load balancers.
Proficiency with SQL Developer or an equivalent tool for data querying and validation.
Proficiency with PuTTY and mRemoteNG or equivalent tools for secure remote server management.
Proficiency with JXplorer or an equivalent tool for LDAP/directory service management.
Proficiency with FileZilla or an equivalent tool for secure file transfers.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning or HR IT systems.
Experience with Oracle database administration and optimization.
Experience with WebSphere or equivalent application server management.
Proficiency with GitHub for version control and collaborative development.
Experience using Jira for issue tracking and project management.
Experience with ITIL frameworks, including Change Management and Incident Management.
Familiarity with PowerShell, Python, or Bash scripting for task automation.
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices for enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain the ERP application and its underlying operating system.
Manage system updates, patches, and version upgrades while minimizing disruption to business operations.
Perform system health checks, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of system bottlenecks.
Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions based on the principle of least privilege.
Coordinate with business owners to define and implement security profiles and access control lists.
Provide technical support and guidance regarding system functionality and access.
Implement and monitor backup schedules and validate data integrity through regular restoration tests.
Maintain and update the ERP environment's Disaster Recovery plan.
Manage the Development, Testing/QA, and Production environments.
Coordinate migration of configurations and customizations from lower environments to production.
Work with business analysts to translate requirements into technical configurations.
Maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, configuration logs, and standard operating procedures.