Job DescriptionBAE 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 Adminstrator 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 rooms
Required Skills and EducationEducation:- AS or BS degree in computer related fields
- CompTIA 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 AD
- Group Policy Management, ability to identify, modify and troubleshoot GPO settings
- Troubleshooting and maintaining DHCP and DNS settings
- BackupExec and VEEAM backup application usage and general knowledge
- General understanding of NETAPP systems (NAS storage)
- Knowledge of security patching tools (WSUS) and/or script-based Microsoft patching techniques
- Ability to manage Trellix (McAfee) EPO2 anti-virus server tools and deployed endpoint clients
- Ability to manage VMWare ESXi VM Servers; standing up new VMs, running and maintaining existing VMs
- Must be able to obtain Secret Clearance
Preferred Skills and Education- Secret Clearance
- CompTIA Security+ CE Certification
- Active Directory Management, Configuration, Implementation and Group Policy Management
- VMware and ESXi systems experience; upgrades, VM imports and migrations
- Flexera LMTOOLs or some other concurrent licensing software experience
- Windows Server upgrading and troubleshooting
- SQL database troubleshooting and maintenance
- Some LINUX run and maintain skills
