Systems Admin Sr Prin II
BAE Systems · baesystems.com
HerndonSeniorContract
The job in short
Systems administration principal.
Details
- Found
- 22 d ago · posted 2026-09-16
- Location as listed
- Herndon, Virginia, United States
- Role
- Systems / Network Administrator
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full 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.
This role is focused on the implementation process and IT operations with focus on issues, and resolutions, including integration of computer systems and networks. The Systems Administrator will support in a general perspective and larger concern with the organization’s essential objectives. The Systems Administrator will also have strong scripting experience to support optimizing manual and repetitive tasks. The precise role and accountability of the Systems Administrator may change from task to task based on the scope and complexity of the assignment and with different phases of a systems life cycle. This role will work in a team-based model, with a Team Lead and a Project Manager, and Systems Engineers as well as collaborate with other teams or service providers. The Systems Administrator responsibilities will support servers and computer systems. For larger projects, there may be more than one Systems Administrator.
Roles and responsibilities may include:
• Monitor, organize, and manage a project’s tasks.
• Ability to take ownership of assignment projects from start to finish.
• Responsible for communications with key stakeholders impacted by projects.
• Implement and maintain the computer systems so they are compliant with the organization’s guidelines or SOP (Standards Operating Procedure).
• Monitor system performance and capacity.
• Monitor and manage all installed systems and infrastructure.
• Establish, configure, test, and maintain operating systems, application software, and system management tools.
• Evaluate existing systems and provide technical direction to IT support staff to help improve and implement optimizations.
• Oversee the operational functions of customized software and hardware requirements.
• Plan and implement systems automation as required for better efficiency.
• Ensure IT operations meet the security system requirements to maintain data safety.
• Focus on workflows, optimization methods, and risk management tools for given projects.
• Oversee the availability of technical resources.
• Maintain and supervise inventory.
• Ensure a rapid response to any technical issues.
• Performing regular security tests and security monitoring.
• Develop and maintain documentation including system configurations, procedures and policies.
• Stay Up-to-date on emerging technologies and trends, evaluating their potential impact and recommending adoption/integrations as appropriate.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior ream members, mentoring and training as needed.
• Ability to thrive and work in an agile environment.
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