Job Description

This position is for a "can do" network administrator that has also done and is comfortable performing systems administration. This is a small team that works mostly on site but not exclusively. Supports a team of about 600 developers, mostly remote with about 60 working on site. The team needs a senior versatile person with strong communications skills that can work with a very overworked government IT lab manager.

Senior-level professional; able to independently accomplish complex requirements. Performs general LAN/MAN/WAN management. Installs and tests network and computer communications equipment (e.g. switches, modems, controllers, terminals, and multiplexers) using communications hardware and electrical standards. Develops, tests, and installs network and computer communications software, protocol software, application interfaces, transaction processors, and emulators, using and implementing network standards- particularly ISO. Operates computer networks, identifies and solves problems, and performs network restart/recovery. Schedules and performs software installations and upgrades and maintains them in accordance with established IS policies, procedures, and SLAs. Ensures data/media recovery by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations. Supports media management through internal methods and procedures or through offsite storage and retrieval services.

Resolves complex network and system problems. Addresses network security issues. Interfaces with all client levels. Presents recommendations on network interfaces and configurations. Participates in and may lead aspects of major network installations and upgrades. Works with vendors and network analysts as appropriate to resolve unusually complex network problems. Mentors, provides guidance to less experienced network and systems administrators. Performs complex assignments with little guidance. Has latitude in completing broad objectives.

Works with lab management to define appropriate standards, policies, procedures, software tool sets, and supporting peripherals to facilitate the management, accountability, functionality, and security of systems. Monitors system resource use. Provides ongoing trend analysis for determining current needs and future resource requirements. Provides recommendations to management on system upgrades, vendor products and system enhancements. Researches, recommends, and implements changes to enhance system security. Develops, tests, and implements Disaster Recovery Plan. Provides guidance and direction to other systems administrators.

Job requires integration with the Lab Management team including assisting as needed with help desk tasks including: Answers end-user phone calls. Responds to and diagnoses and solves more complex end-user problems and issues through discussions with users. Assists in collecting help desk metrics and analyzing and identifying problem report trends. Familiar with emergency or disaster recovery procedures that relate to the user support functions. Maintains call logs, escalates problems to help desk analysts and may be responsible for reporting. Provides guidance to less experienced help desk personnel. Works under limited supervision on complex tasks within established procedures.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Education: B.A or B.S Degree, or equivalent experience in a related field.

Minimum of six (6) years of experience managing local area, metro area, and/or wide area networks. Requires competence acquiring and managing communication hardware and software, and operating, troubleshooting, and maintaining LAN/MAN/WAN and other network-related equipment. Has formal engineering certification by a major network vendor. Possesses knowledge of network and computer hardware and software such as bridges, routers, gateways, and modems and network operating systems.

Minimum of three years (3) years experience monitoring, integrating, configuring, backing up servers, workstations, and laptops.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Desired experience with the following:

• Sophos firewalls and Cisco switches

• Splunk for network monitoring and analysis

• Windows, MacOS, Linux, iOS, Android, operating systems

• Implementing STIGs or other processes for security vulnerability remediation

• VMWare, VSphere,

• ManageEngine or ServiceCenter or similar ITIL based ticketing systems

• Veeam Backup preferred or experience with NetBackup or similar backup tools.

• Experience using Tenable Nessus and / or Log Correlation Engine is a plus

• Experience administering Kubernetes is a plus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $112420 - $191070

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.

Employee 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.

Network and Systems Administrator Senior

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