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Software Engineer (Expert)

BAE Systems · baesystems.com
HerndonOn-siteSenior11+ yrsContract
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Enterprise IT infrastructure and cloud engineering for a government customer, including web UIs, ServiceNow apps and automation.

AWSAzureLinuxOracleJavaScriptPythonServiceNowTerraform

Details

Found
10 d ago · posted 2026-11-04
Location
Herndon, Virginia
Pay (as listed)
$149,603–$254,317 a year

Full description

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 intelligence community, 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 looking for experienced Software Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. ABC #LI-EE1 Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Bachelor's degree and minimum 11+ years of relevant work experience • Deep understanding/experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, MS Azure, Google Cloud, IBM Cloud, Oracle cloud) • Use cloud knowledge/experience to recommend cloud solutions, based on customer/system requirements • Ability to provide analytical and technical support, installation, repair, and troubleshooting in cloud services • Provide cloud guidance and technical support to customers interested in working in a multi-cloud environment • Develop Web-based UIs • Implement Web apps and support services • Linux Experience • System automation • Experience developing Service Now applications • Extensive JavaScript experience • Python Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • IT system automation to include artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) • Experience with automated testing • Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) • Automation tools (e.g. Ansible, Chef, Puppet, Terraform, etc.) • Knowledge of Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) on iterative development projects • Cloud design, implementation, and configuration • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code • Knowledge of Agile development principles. • Knowledge of modern software languages (e.g. Java, C, C++, C#, Python, Perl, etc.) 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.

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