Sr. Cloud Administrator

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a motivated, self-driven Sr. Cloud Administrator for an exciting opportunity to support the Air Force’s acquisition of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM).

This role will be working directly with and providing leadership to experienced software development team, the Digital Transformation Office (DTO), in creating a platform to allow development inside a cloud environment that aligns with DevSecOps and GitOps principles towards CI/CD. The role will help with rapidly deploying web applications into various cloud platforms with a security mindset. You will develop infrastructure automation scripts for as IaC (Infrastructure as Code) for various cloud platforms.

Responsibilities include:

• Work in tandem with our Platform Engineer team to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions
• Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance
• Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards for code quality and thoughtful design
• Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines
• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity
• Troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measures
• Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training when necessary
• Perform server administration tasks (ex: user/group, security permissions, group policies); research event-log warnings and errors; and monitor resources to ensure that systems architecture components work together seamlessly
• Perform routine and scheduled audits of all systems, including backups

The position is being filled as a part of the Future ICBM Sustainment and Acquisition Construct (FISAC) under which BAE Systems augments organic government resources by providing breadth and depth of capabilities for system engineering and integration, risk management, technical assessment, acquisition program management, strategy development, organization and change management, interface with operations and logistics, business analysis, mission effectiveness, and ICBM Demonstration / Validation (Dem/Val) Integrated Applications Programs. Position will be located at or near Hill AFB, Utah.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors degree
• Minimum 7 years of experience
• Knowledge of scripting languages and methods to automate processes.
• Developing on or serving as a system administrator for Linux systems
• Deploy, configure, and maintain environments in Linux (RHEL and Ubuntu)
• Experience with Git
• Gather and analyze metrics from both operating systems and applications to assist in performance tuning and fault finding
• Support AWS or Azure cloud platforms
• Configuration management of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Security as Code (SaC)
• Troubleshoot build issues, script failures, network and system errors
• Knowledge of programming languages and operating systems (Linux and Windows), current equipment and technologies, enterprise backup and recovery procedures, systems performance-monitoring tools, active directories, virtualization, HTTP traffic, content delivery, and caching
• Experience in project management, application design and integration, and cloud computing (specifically Microsoft Azure)
• Creating volumes and assigning them to servers; and remote replication

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Configuration Management with Terraform, Cloud Formation, Ansible
• CompTIA Sec+ certification or other DoD 8570 Certifications

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $103590 – $176130

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 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.

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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