Senior Hardware/Virtualization Administrator

Job Description
As part of our Technology Capabilities team, you will help develop and implement IT infrastructure and standards to support closed areas and keep critical information and infrastructure secure. With us, you'll be able to make a positive impact and hone your skills while advancing your career in a cutting-edge, dynamic environment.
We are looking for an experienced Hardware/Virtualization Administrator to add their skills to our team of diverse, driven and highly capable IT professionals.
In this role, you will:

• Act as a primary contributor and subject matter expert (SME) in the development, implementation and deployment of Closed Area hardware standards for servers, storage, backup, and datacenter resources
• Comprehensively evaluate and assess Business requirements for IT projects and work with other subject matter experts, stakeholders and vendors to design solutions to meet or exceed project requirements and organizational standards, and account for project growth
• Thoroughly test and evaluate all hardware/datacenter solutions to ensure Business requirements are met or exceeded, and ensure compliance with organizational and corporate security standards or other regulatory requirements
• Perform thorough technical review of hardware through all stages of project lifecycle; evaluate and assess changes or issues and advise stakeholders of project impact
• Author and maintain thorough documentation for standard processes, operating procedures, system configurations, and compliance
• Act as primary contributor in the research and development of new hardware/datacenter technologies, implementation and deployment processes; develop and maintain roadmaps and lifecycles for hardware/datacenter solutions
• Act as primary interface with key vendors and Business stakeholders, and establish or maintain close working relationships with them to stay up to date with industry offerings and technologies
• Act as primary contributor to and lead for special implementation projects as required
• Work closely and collaboratively with other team members and teams across a wide range of disciplines; regularly advise, train and mentor team members
• Effectively and regularly communicate status and provide feedback to all organizational levels
• Serve as third level escalation support for operational systems

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret clearance; willingness to be submitted for a Top Secret clearance
• 6-10+ years of relevant work experience pertinent to the position
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification
• Active Secret clearance; willingness to be submitted for a Top Secret clearance
• Experience in successfully implementing and deploying IT solutions, within air-gapped environments preferred
• Successfully implementing enterprise server components and datacenter infrastructure including hardware, power and cooling
• Experience with enterprise-class storage and backup technologies (NetApp, Dell/EMC, Veeam, Veritas, etc.)
• Experience with enterprise virtual infrastructure platforms (vSphere, RedHat OpenShift, Hyper-V)
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills, including the ability to identify and resolve issues quickly
• Significant experience with Windows operating systems
• Familiarity with Linux and Unix operating systems
• Familiarity with monitoring and analytics tools, network technologies, concepts and configurations
• Familiarity with hardware power and cooling requirements
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Occasional off-hour response to outages and subsequent service restoration efforts are required

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Advanced experience with virtualization technologies (VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, Citrix, KVM)
• Expert level knowledge with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) solutions (Omnissa Horizon, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, Microsoft RDS)
• Experience using scripting languages to analyze/optimize performance, automate tasks, and manage deployments (PowerShell, PowerCLI, Python, Bash)
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes
• Relevant professional certifications (AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, Google Professional Cloud Architect, Microsoft Azure Administrator Associated)
• May be required to lift up to 40 pounds and move into positions either standing or kneeling that require connecting computing equipment for use

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914
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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.
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.