Closed Area IT Modernization Lead Job Listing at BAE Systems in Manchester, NH (Job ID 98334BR)

Description

Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. As part of our Closed Area Infrastructure team, you will help engineer and implement the IT infrastructure and standards supporting our closed areas, and keep critical information and infrastructure secure.

Location: Manchester, NH (Hybrid)
In this role you will:

• Act as the focal point for bringing modernized, cloud native compute technologies into BAE closed area environments ranging from large, multi-site networks to small air-gapped environments
• Work with engineering to refine requirements into an IT plan related to modernization and DevSecOps needs to include modernized workloads, cloud native computing, on premise cloud, containerization, etc.
• Identify gaps in technologies and propose solutions to meet future needs
• Work with the IT Closed Area Operations and Platform Engineering groups to execute plan
• Document “as is” state of servers and VMs including projected EOL and replacement plans
• Plan for what VMs will migrate to cloud and/or Kubernetes
• Provide close coordination with security -- ISSE's, ISSM's, ISSO's -- ensuring compliance and auditability
• Plan for redundancy and high availability
• Create a comprehensive disaster recovery plan
• Provide vendor management
• #sysadmin

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 6-10+ years of experience
• Active Secret clearance
• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification within 60-days of hire
• Significant experience with one or more Linux or UNIX operating systems (RHEL, Ubuntu, Solaris, etc.)
• Familiarity with networking concepts
• Experience with Kubernetes and other containerization technologies
• Experience with Ansible and Ansible playbooks
• Experience working in a GitLab environment
• Experience with virtualization technologies including VMware ESXi, vCenter, and vSphere
• Experience with NetApp and/or MinIO
• Experience with Splunk
• Hands on system administration experience with both Linux and Windows desktop and server operating systems
• Strong communication skills and technical writing abilities
• Familiarity with cost and schedule planning
• Occasional off-hour response to outages and subsequent service restoration efforts is required
• Detail oriented
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Focus on project execution and completion including removing roadblocks
• Previous customer engagement experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree
• Experience working in a Dell VxRail HCI environment
• 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: $136620 - $232210

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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