Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems Inc. is seeking an IT Specialist to join our dynamic team of engineers, technologists, and military veterans. This position is in Wallops Island, VA working at the U.S. Navy’s Surface Combat Systems Center (SCSC). SCSC provides combat systems and platform-specific radars and sensors lifecycle engineering support, test and evaluation, platform certification, combat system training, interoperability testing, and range operations. SCSC provides a high-fidelity representation of AEGIS and Ship Self Defense System (SSDS) at-sea configurations.

The selected candidate is responsible for supporting engineering operations, maintenance, and cybersecurity for SCSC's research, development, testing, and evaluation networks. The successful candidate will provide daily support to SCSC by planning, installing, testing, deploying, and maintaining computing infrastructure. Primary responsibilities are maintaining the availability of computing technology and operating in compliance with DoD policy. The successful candidate will drive improvements to existing infrastructure and standard operating procedures.

Required Skills and Education

Minimum education and years of relevant/related work experience required:  Associate degree in a relevant/related field or at least two years of relevant experience.  Experience with cabling, installing, testing, deploying, and administering IT assets. Knowledge and experience in implementing defense industry cybersecurity practices. 

Security clearance requirement:  This position requires the successful candidate to be able to obtain a Secret level clearance.  The criteria for obtaining and holding a clearance are driven by US government requirements.  You must be a US citizen to obtain a security clearance.  If selected candidate is not in possession of an active Secret clearance, then he/she will receive a contingent offer and start date will be delayed until an interim Secret clearance is granted.

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, Could+, SecurityX, CICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCSP, CISSP, CCNP-Security, FITSP-O, or GFACT certification
• Windows server training/certification (desktop and server)
• Knowledge of databases to include MS SQL
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to translate complex ideas and express them in concise, simple to understand ways
• Ability to meet deadlines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to work in a fast-paced dynamic environment
• Network management tools: Splunk, SolarWinds, Steelcloud
• Automation: Powershell
• Security Standards and Tools: NIST SP800-53, DISA STIGs

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a High School Diploma and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience