Systems Admin/Help Desk

Job Description
Unlock the Power of Supercomputing: Join BAE Systems-One of the Leading Service Providers of HPCs
Contribute to one of our longest running programs where we orchestrate the support and sustainment of some of the world's largest and most advanced supercomputers.
We are more than just gatekeepers, we are the vanguard of support for the modern warfighter. Our dynamic and ever evolving teams are searching for exceptional individuals who yearn for a flexible work-life environment, thrive on pushing the limits of computational possibilities, and are driven by a sense of duty to empower those who serve our nation.
We are seeking to hire a Linux Desktop Support/Systems Admin to support foundational aspects of the enterprise's HPC infrastructure and user-facing services utilizing Linux desktop operating systems.

• You will conduct routine system maintenance checks, perform hardware and software installations, and assist in troubleshooting software (including applications), hardware technical issues (including peripherals) utilizing ServiceNow ticketing system.
• In addition, you will be responsible for documenting standard operating procedures and assisting higher-level administrators in larger projects.
• Conduct regular security patching, assessments and scans on Linux operating systems using tools like Tenable Nessus, identifying potential vulnerabilities and mitigating those vulnerabilities.
• Manage user home directories, accounts and groups efficiently using Active Directory and Centrify, ensuring proper access controls and adherence to security policies.
• Utilize LDAP for more advanced directory service operations.
• Engage actively with network team, storage team, server team, and security operations team; facilitating information flow and integrated problem-solving.
• Implement standard security mitigation techniques for identified vulnerabilities, ensuring system integrity.

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• TS/SCI with appropriate poly
• Exposure to CentOS/RHEL, VMware Horizon, secure DNS.
• Candidates should be familiar with systems monitoring tools such as Nagios and Grafana, data processing using Splunk, and basic command-line scripting.
• Knowledge of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) principles is a plus.
• 1-5 years experience in help desk, account management and desktop system administration or a related area.
• Degree Requirements:
  Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  Degree can be substituted with additional 1 year of relevant experience.
• Certification Requirements:
  CompTIA Security+ CE (required)

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825
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 Intelligence & Security
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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do-from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
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.