Job Description

Job Description

The U.S. Army Research Laboratory hosts some of the fastest supercomputers in the world and we are seeking a highly motivated, self-starting individual interested in this fast-paced challenging opportunity.  Join Team BAE for an exciting opportunity supporting the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) providing cutting edge services and technology to this, and many other Supercomputers at the ARL-DSRC.

The qualified candidate will provide multi-disciplinary support for a variety of network devices ranging from network switches, routers, and firewalls.  As a BAE employee, you will be supporting the backbone for the Army’s world class supercomputing environment and High Performance Computing resources at the ARL-DSRC.

As a BAE employee you will provide hands-on support for testing, development, and operational support for the entire ARL-DSRC supporting advanced network solutions. These tasks will include:

• Maintain and administer computer networks for High-Performance Computing related environments.
• Perform data backups and disaster recovery operations.
  Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, or other network and system problems.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures to protect data, software, and hardware.
  Monitor performance of computer systems and networks and provide recommendations to improve the network architecture.
• Design, configure, and test computer hardware, networking software and firewall software.
• Analyze equipment performance records to determine the need for repair or replacement.
• Perform routine network startup and shutdown procedures and maintain control records.
• Maintain logs related to network functions, as well as maintenance and repair records.
• Maintain network and firewall configurations to STIG compliance. 
• Maintain STIG checklists and other documentation.
• Participate in on-call rotation with other team members that may require after hours on-site support.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 3-5 years of progressive growth as a network administrator/engineer or equivalent expereince.
• Hands on experience in networking, routing, switching and firewall configuration.
• Excellent knowledge around management, control, and monitoring of server infrastructure
• Ability to maintain STIG configurations.
• Ability to set up and configure server hardware and integrate into advanced integrations.
• Familiarity with backup and recovery software and methodologies
• Juniper or Cisco training
• DOD 8570 / DOD 8140 compliant security certification (e.g. - CompTIA Security+, CASP+, etc.)
• Computing environment certification (e.g. - CCNA, CCNP, JNCIA)

Preferred Skills and Education

• Minimum 4-7 years of progressive growth as a network administrator/engineer
• Experience with network automation (Ansible, Python, Yaml, etc.)

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.