Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced IT Systems Administrator to support and demonstrate excellence to our Merrimack production workforce. As a System Administrator SR, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of our IT systems.

Responsibilities:

• Daily management of the ServiceNow dashboard
• Providing clear communication during and after troubleshooting incident tickets
• Ensuring quick resolution times for incidents and requests through the facility
• Collaborating with other BAE IT groups to ensure IT assets meet security compliance standards
• Serving as an escalation point for other System Administrators
• Leading projects, initiatives, or audits from an IT perspective to ensure a positive outcome for the stakeholders that is on time and on budget.  This will include involving other required IT teams, vendors, etc.
• Creating, deploying, and maintaining server infrastructure
• Creating and maintaining documentation
• Demonstrate a leadership mentality while being ready and able to fill in temporarily for a people-leader if the need arises
• Become a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in an area that may be required by your manager to fill out an area of weakness in the team.
• Demonstrate ability to work with stakeholders, especially engineering and vendors, to ensure all test stands and production equipment is working as expected, delivering excellent IT service.

Work Schedule:

• Full-time onsite position
• Weekly on-call rotation with other System Administrators

Typical Education and Experience

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

Required Skills and Education

Requirements:

• Typically High School Diploma with 8+ years experience or equivalent experience
• CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Leadership capabilities

Preferred Skills and Education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of experience or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Active Directory
• Server Virtualization and Management
• Backup Infrastructure Management
• Networking Fundamentals (VLANs, Protocols, IPv4 Configurations)
• Experience with a wide range of Windows OSs (Windows 98 to Windows 11)
• Windows PowerShell Scripting experience

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.