Application Support Engineer

Application Support EngineerClearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain Top Secret/SCI Polygraph U.S. Person Required Yes Travel Percentage <10% Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess Top Secret/SCI U.S. Citizenship Required Yes Is Relocation Available NoJob Description The Application Support Engineer will be part of an integrated Operations & Sustainment (O&S) team providing critical 24x7 mission support to our customer and will interface with engineering resources located at other facilities. This position requires strong Linux operating system experience. The Application Support Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the customer application and monitoring/investigation of segment interfaces. The Support Engineer, under the direction of the O&S Site Lead, is responsible for working with on-site database and system administration support personnel to convey and investigate system anomalies. The Application Support Engineer is responsible for investigation into operational issues and performing problem escalation with vendor, factory, on-site & east coast based Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as required. Will provide user support and customer service on customer-supported computer applications and platforms. Troubleshoot problems and advise on the appropriate action. Responsible for initial assessment, triage, research, providing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software. Responds to queries, isolates problem, and determines/implements solution. The Application Support Engineer will also be responsible for collecting information through a customer conversation, accessing support tools, and additional support staff if needed.The Application Support Engineer will be responsible for the following:Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, or electronicallyDiagnose and resolve hardware and software issuesResearch issues using available information resourcesAdvise users on appropriate actionFollow standard help desk procedures and CONOPSLog all customer help interactionsRedirect problems to correct resourceIdentify and escalate situations requiring urgent attentionTrack and route problems and requests and document resolutionsPrepare daily operational status briefingsStay current with system information, changes and updatesPanama Shift Schedule (2-Week Rotation):Day - Week 1 Shift - Week 2 ShiftMonday - 06:00?–?18:00 - OFFTuesday - 06:00?–?18:00 - OFFWednesday - OFF - 06:00?–?18:00Thursday - OFF - 06:00?–?18:00Friday - 06:00?–?18:00 - OFFSaturday - 06:00?–?18:00 - OFFSunday - 06:00?–?18:00 - OFFBecause of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time. Required Education, Experience, & SkillsAssociates degree and 2 to 4+ year(s) related experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted.Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to complete/pass Counter Intel (CI) PolygraphCompTIA Security+ Certified (Active)Preferred Education, Experience, & SkillsExperience with Linux operating system (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferable)Working knowledge of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra Appliance (XOA).Experience with Postrgres, or other relational databases.Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.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.