Systems Engineer (Expert)

Job Description BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world.

At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie, and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are seeking a skilled Systems Engineers with expertise in DevOps to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. The ideal candidate will be responsible for engineering and automating our customer’s in support of this customer’s mission, ensuring the smooth operation of all systems within the virtual environment (Nutanix, VMs,) to optimize performance, scalability and automation.

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ABCRequired Education, Experience, & Skills We are actively seeking Systems Engineers with a minimum of 11 years' experience. Undergraduate or graduate degree in computer science or computer engineering. Specific skills may include the following:

Required Skillsets:

• 11+ years' experience in systems design and engineering
• Ability to troubleshoot cloud (AWS) implementation issues.
• Solve software (Linux) issues and software development.
• Proven success working as a DEVOPs systems engineer and technical admin.
• Agile Methodology and continuous improvement mindset
• GitHub experience and other source control systems
• Strict adherence to security standards and organizational requirements
• Willingness to mentor and train other engineers as well as seek to continually improve processes.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Hands-on experience working within AWS/Azure/cloud environments
• Hands-on experience developing with Python
• Hands-on experience developing with Ansible
• Hands-on experience developing with Opentext NNMi
• Hands-on experience developing with Cisco NSO
• Strong DevOps focus and experience building and deploying infrastructure with cloud
• Deployment technologies like Ansible, Chet, Puppet, etc.
• Experience with test-driven development and automated testing frameworks
• Experience with Scrum/Agile development methodologies
• Capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with little supervision
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills​

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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.
About BAE Systems, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.