Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems in Rome, NY is seeking a motivated and experienced Systems Administrator to join a cross-functional team providing test and demonstration support to our Air Force customer. The qualified candidate will possess a breadth of experience including networking, virtualization technologies, software installation and configuration, and some scripting.  

The selected candidate will work with a team of engineers to review and define configurations, create automation scripts to deploy and configure network assets, review and deploy software applications, and provide support for testing, demonstration, and technical interchange meetings. Related activities may include troubleshooting, patching, hardening, and configuration management. 

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• BS in Computer Science, Information Systems, Networking, or related  
• Experience with virtualization technologies – VMWare, Proxmox, VirtualBox 
• Experience Scripting – PowerShell, VB, Python, Ansible, Bash
• Familiarity with Windows and Linux Environments 
• Independent work ethic 
• Strong problem-solving skills 
• Excellent communication skills 
• On-Site availability 

Preferred Skills and Education

• ​​​​​Kubernetes, Rancher, Docker 
• Ansible or Terraform 
• Certifications: Operating System Certificate, CompTIA Security + 
• Hands-on experience working on Computer and Network Hardware Systems 
• Experience with Active Directory to include working with Group Policies 

 

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.