Job 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.

We are looking for experienced Network Architects to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program will deliver engineering services for network infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, data center hosted servers, multi-Cloud services as well as virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflow that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. Network infrastructure engineering services are comprised of core infrastructure, voice and video engineering, field engineering, application management and development for networks, network analytics, firewalls, network access controls and bandwidth service delivery. This is a fast paced, challenging, and rewarding experience in which you are able to provide solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within this community.

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Required Skills and Education

We are looking for experienced Network Architect to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. A Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees in computer science with eleven (11) years of relevant experience and education with the following skillsets:

Must have significant experience with Python, Java, Automation and Systems Design

Deep understanding/experience in Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, Google, IBM, Oracle) enabling you to design solutions answering the complex needs for multifaceted applications and IT systems
Ability to provide strategic direction, roadmap and standard
Creating and maintaining architecture design and standards within the models
Ability to develop high-level system specifications
Ability to provide Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) support
Ability to collaborate with Engineers regarding design solutions
Evaluate current and emerging technologies identifying solution impact
Ability to work independently, and possess an aptitude for getting things done
Develop future technology and architectural advancements to support the customers’ vision and goals
Knowledge of modern software languages (e.g., Python, Bash Scripting, JavaScript, etc.)
Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Salt, Terraform, Chef, etc.)
Knowledge of Containers (e.g., Dockers, Kubernetes)

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

Experience with automated testing
Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
Knowledge of Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) on iterative development projects
Knowledge of web applications and frameworks (e.g., Ruby, Rails, Django, etc.)
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code
Knowledge of Agile development principles

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience

Best Match

Within 40 miles

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