IT Systems Administrator II

Closed Area Systems AdministratorBAE Systems is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Closed Area Systems Administrator to join our Information Technology team supporting classified environments. This individual will work with a dynamic team responsible for the configuration, maintenance, and security of IT systems housed in closed areas, supporting critical national defense programs. As a key member of the IT support organization, you will play a vital role in managing and maintaining classified computing infrastructure while ensuring strict adherence to security compliance requirements such as RMF, NIST 800-53, and JSIG.In this System Administrator II position supporting our closed areas you will make impacts in the following ways:Perform user account administration, group policy configuration, and role-based access control in Active Directory for a classified environment.Provide desktop systems administration, including imaging, configuration, troubleshooting, and secure application support.Manage and monitor virtual server instances (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), ensuring uptime, performance, and resource allocation.Lead and track monthly OS and application patching across desktops and servers, ensuring full compliance with security baselines and STIGs.Maintain domain health, DNS/DHCP, and group policy objects within Active Directory.Support system logging, event correlation, and incident response efforts within the closed area.Collaborate with ISSOs and security staff to ensure all system changes comply with RMF and local security policies.Maintain thorough system documentation, configuration baselines, and change logs.Support classified system accreditation activities and audits as needed.Additional information:This role requires 100% onsite work in a secure, closed area—remote or hybrid options are not available.Work may occasionally require after-hours support for patching or security-related events.Must be capable of lifting/moving equipment (up to 40 lbs) and performing physical tasks within secure roomsRequired Education, Experience, & Skills:AS or BS degree in computer related fieldsCompTIA Security+ Certification (must be currently active or able to obtain certification within 6 months)Technical Abilities Required:General understanding of Active Directory, able to manage user accounts, shares and computer objects in ADGroup Policy Management, ability to identify, modify and troubleshoot GPO settingsTroubleshooting and maintaining DHCP and DNS settingsBackupExec and VEEAM backup application usage and general knowledgeGeneral understanding of NETAPP systems (NAS storage)Knowledge of security patching tools (WSUS) and/or script-based Microsoft patching techniquesAbility to manage Trellix (McAfee) EPO2 anti-virus server tools and deployed endpoint clientsAbility to manage VMWare ESXi VM Servers; standing up new VMs, running and maintaining existing VMsMust be able to obtain Secret ClearancePreferred Education, Experience, & Skills:Secret ClearanceCompTIA Security+ CE CertificationActive Directory Management, Configuration, Implementation and Group Policy ManagementVMware and ESXi systems experience; upgrades, VM imports and migrationsFlexera LMTOOLs or some other concurrent licensing software experienceWindows Server upgrading and troubleshootingSQL database troubleshooting and maintenanceSome LINUX run and maintain skillsPay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921About BAE Systems Electronic Systems