Systems Administrator - Springfield VA

VetJobs; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator in Springfield, VA to support an enterprise test organization. You will maintain AD, DNS, DHCP, and group policies, manage virtualization (VMware) and SCCM infrastructures, and ensure security controls with HBSS and ACAS.

Strong scripting and collaboration across teams are required. Responsibilities include monitoring systems, performing deployments, backups, and providing technical guidance on Windows Server/workstation environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School or GED; BS/BA preferred for advancement.
• Strong experience with AD, DNS/DHCP, group policies, and Windows server environments.
• Experience with security and compliance tools (HBSS/ACAS) and SCCM management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Active Directory Services Infrastructure and related Windows technologies.
• Configure/maintain SCCM, WSUS, and HBSS infrastructure.
• Support COTS/GOTS software, backups, and virtualization.
• Work with minimal supervision on multiple IT projects.

Skills

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Group Policy

VMware

SCCM

HBSS

Exchange

PowerShell

WSUS

ACAS

NetApp

Remote administration

Scripting

Education

High School/GED

Bachelor of Science in a related field

Tools

PDQ

MECM

PDQ Deployment Tool

VMware

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post.

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Travel Percentage
10%
Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess
Top Secret/SCI
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
Is Relocation Available
No

Job Description

As a Systems Administrator in an enterprise test organization, the incumbent will be part of a thriving dynamic team of Systems Administrators and IT professionals. The test center support team maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinates with network engineers, monitors and manages system resources, and performs systems security administration functions. To include, but not limited to, setting up administrator accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system-wide software and allocating mass storage space. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. The incumbent makes recommendations for hardware and software purchases, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery, develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources, and may be assigned responsibility for less experienced staff.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Maintain Active Directory Services Infrastructure
• Administer DNS, DHCP, and other Windows technologies
• Configure/troubleshoot group policies
• Maintain/tune virtualization infrastructure (VMWare)
• Maintain Windows Update Services (WSUS)
• Maintain Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning infrastructure and conduct scans when needed
• Build/maintain/tune System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) infrastructure
• Build/maintain/tune Host Based Security System (HBSS) infrastructure
• Build/maintain/tune Microsoft Exchange Server services infrastructure
• Build workstations/servers to specification based on requirements
• Configure/maintain backend storage fabric (Netapp)
• Configure/maintain NTO networks and switch fabric
• Information systems IAVM/STIG compliance
• Install and configure COTS and GOTS software

The ideal candidate is highly technical and has a proven commitment to quality with a solid understanding of systems administration concepts, network architecture, and familiar with the latest software development methodologies, technologies and application performance analysis. The candidate must be self-motivated and be able to work on multiple projects both with other team members, and with little supervision. The candidate must have strong troubleshooting skills and the persistence to resolve issues.

Auto req ID
480550BR

Minimum Education Required
High School/GED

Job_Category
Information Technology

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Professional Experience: 5-8 years with a BS/BA or 11-14 Years with HS (including at least 5 in a recent systems administrator role)

Hands on experience with Network troubleshooting, DNS failures, domain administration, pings, network connectivity status

Must be motivated

Must work with little to no supervision

Excellent written/verbal communication skills

Excellent documentation skills

Ability to lift up to ~50-60#

Windows Server OS technologies

Windows workstation OS technologies

Familiarity with user/system environments and environment variables

Experience with automated software deployments, SCCM/MECM/PDQ Software Deployment Tool

Batch scripting

Hardware/software troubleshooting

Remote administration

License Management

Backup/Redundancy Management

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Professional Experience: 3 years using PDQ and similar software deployment tools.

Bachelor of Science in a related field

Experience with Active Directory ad Group Policy

Experience with VMWare

Experience with Microsoft Exchange

Experience with Windows Update Services (WSUS)

Experience with Host-based Security Services (HBSS)

Experience with System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM)

Experience with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)

Experience with Cloud technology (AWS)

Experience with Linux (Red Hat)

Netapp and storage technologies (NAS)

LAN/WAN, switching technologies

PowerShell Scripting and automation

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

City*
Springfield

State*
Virginia

Job Code
Administrator_Systems Administrator

Affiliate Sponsor
BAE Systems