Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Systems Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
3-5 years in application administration or systems management
Hands-on experience with virtual servers (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
Direct experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably Defense or Aerospace
Strong SQL knowledge for troubleshooting and data validation
Consideration for candidates with strong IT or MES systems background
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical owner of the MES platform
Act as the senior escalation point for MES technical failures
Ensure compliance with corporate IT policies and defense industry regulations
Proactively monitor system logs and performance metrics
Provide expert-level technical support for manufacturing personnel
Oversee health and maintenance of virtual servers hosting the MES
Benefits
Remote work flexibility with preference for candidates near Endicott, NY, York, PA, or Austin, TX
Opportunity to work in a critical role within the defense industry
Engagement with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies
Potential for professional development in compliance and IT standards
Collaborative environment with IT and manufacturing teams
Full Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior MES Systems Administrator to serve as the primary administrator for our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role main responsibility is to work with our manufacturing customers and IT colleagues to ensure the operational stability, technical maintenance, and compliance of the MES platform. The successful candidate will ensure that the digital infrastructure supporting our shop floor remains highly available, secure, and compliant with defense industry standards. We are interested in candidates that have strong background grounds in IT and/or Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Application Administration: Serve as the primary technical owner of the MES platform. Manage system configurations, user permissions, security roles, and the deployment of patches and updates to ensure optimal system performance.
Issue Resolution: Act as the senior escalation point for all MES technical failures. Troubleshoot and resolve complex application errors, database connectivity issues, and integration failures to minimize impact on manufacturing throughput.
Compliance Adherence: Ensure the MES environment adheres to all corporate IT policies and defense industry regulatory requirements. Maintain rigorous audit trails, manage version control, and ensure all system changes are documented and approved according to compliance frameworks.
System Monitoring: Proactively monitor system logs and performance metrics to identify potential failures before they impact the shop floor.
Technical Support: Provide expert-level support for manufacturing personnel, resolving software glitches and configuration errors in real-time.
Virtual Server Management: Oversee the health and maintenance of the virtual servers hosting the MES. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, RAM, Disk), perform routine server restarts, manage backups, and coordinate with the infrastructure team for scaling and optimization.We are seeking a Senior MES Systems Administrator to serve as the primary administrator for our Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES). This role main responsibility is to work with our manufacturing customers and IT colleagues to ensure the operational stability, technical maintenance, and compliance of the MES platform. The successful candidate will ensure that the digital infrastructure supporting our shop floor remains highly available, secure, and compliant with defense industry standards. We are interested in candidates that have strong background grounds in IT and/or Manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities
Application Administration: Serve as the primary technical owner of the MES platform. Manage system configurations, user permissions, security roles, and the deployment of patches and updates to ensure optimal system performance.
Issue Resolution: Act as the senior escalation point for all MES technical failures. Troubleshoot and resolve complex application errors, database connectivity issues, and integration failures to minimize impact on manufacturing throughput.
Compliance Adherence: Ensure the MES environment adheres to all corporate IT policies and defense industry regulatory requirements. Maintain rigorous audit trails, manage version control, and ensure all system changes are documented and approved according to compliance frameworks.
System Monitoring: Proactively monitor system logs and performance metrics to identify potential failures before they impact the shop floor.
Technical Support: Provide expert-level support for manufacturing personnel, resolving software glitches and configuration errors in real-time.
Virtual Server Management: Oversee the health and maintenance of the virtual servers hosting the MES. Monitor resource utilization (CPU, RAM, Disk), perform routine server restarts, manage backups, and coordinate with the infrastructure team for scaling and optimization.
This role can be remote with preferences to be near one of our locations in: Endicott, NY or York, PA or, Austin, TX.
Required Skills and Education
Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Administration, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
IT Application Experience: 3-5 years of experience in application administration or systems management. Proven experience managing the lifecycle of enterprise software in a production environment.
Virtualization Experience: Hands-on experience managing virtual servers (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V), including basic server administration and resource monitoring.
Manufacturing Experience: Direct experience working within a manufacturing environment (Defense or Aerospace preferred). Familiarity with the criticality of "zero-downtime" in a production setting.
Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of SQL for troubleshooting and data validation. Experience with server-side logs and diagnostic tools.
We will consider candidates that have a strong background in IT or a strong background in using MES systems in a manufacturing setting like a material planner.
Preferred Skills and Education
Knowledge of defense industry compliance standards (e.g., AS9100, NIST, or CMMC).
Relevant certifications in Server Administration (e.g., VCP) or IT Service Management (e.g., ITIL).
Experience specifically in using or administering industry-standard MES platforms (e.g., Solumina, Siemens Opcenter, or Aegis FactoryLogix).
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About BAE Systems
BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
