Application Support Engineer

Job Description

BAE Systems is currently seeking an Application Support Engineer to join our integrated Operations & Sustainment (O&S) team providing critical 24×7 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 Application 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. The Application Support Engineers are used to provide rotating site support (7×24) on a panama schedule to ensure system issues are identified and resolved, minimizing operational impacts – shift work is required.

• Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Hold a Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance
• Have previous experience with LINUX based operating systems
• Previous System Administrator experience
• Willing to work in a 24×7 operational environment on Day shift or Night shift (Panama Shift example below)

Week 1

Week 2Monday 7pm – 7amMonday – OffTuesday 7pm – 7amTuesday – OffWednesday – OffWednesday 7pm – 7amThursday – OffThursday 7pm – 7amFriday 7pm – 7amFriday – OffSaturday 7pm – 7amSaturday – OffSunday 7pm – 7amSunday – Off

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 4-8 years experience in a systems administration or operational support role
• Security + Certification or be able to obtain within 6 months
• Working knowledge of networks, network infrastructure and common components
• Understand principles of SQL query language
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal are required
• Must be able to work well in a team environment and be self motivated

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $83900 – $142600

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 Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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