Systems Administrator - Reston VA

Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution
  • 3+ years of relevant experience for Jr.-Level role
  • 8 years of relevant experience for Mid-Level role
  • Experience within the Intelligence Community is mandatory
  • A Master's degree is preferred, enhancing the educational background

Responsibilities

  • Monitor system health and apply operational expertise
  • Conduct network configuration and perform preventive maintenance
  • Resolve system issues promptly
  • Lead and implement advanced security protocols
  • Oversee improvements in system resilience

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on innovative defense and aerospace projects
  • Dynamic team environment with opportunities for professional growth
  • Full-time onsite position in a significant location like Reston, Virginia
Full Job Description
Job Description

Sector Intelligence & Security
Req # 125292BR
Location Reston, Virginia, United States
Physical Location Full-time onsite
Job Category Intelligence
Posted Date 06/12/2026

Job Description
BAE Systems is a leading global defense, security, and aerospace company. We're seeking a highly skilled Jr. to Mid-Level Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team, supporting our government customer in driving innovation, efficiency, and security in the rapidly evolving landscape of government mission and business information technology.

We're looking for a talented Jr. to Mid-Level Systems Administrator to play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of our systems, applying operational expertise, monitoring system health, and performing troubleshooting. As a Jr. to Mid-Level Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for conducting network configuration, preventive maintenance, and system issue resolution, as well as leading advanced security protocols and overseeing system resilience improvements.

Responsibilities:

Apply operational expertise, monitoring system health, and entry-level troubleshooting

Conduct network configuration, preventive maintenance, and system issue resolution

Lead advanced security protocols, perform preventive actions, and oversee system resilience improvements

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Intelligence Community experience required
3+ years of experience for Jr.-Level
8 years of experience for Mid-Level conducting systems administration, with a portion of the experience within the last 2 years

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Master's degree desired.

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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $79365 - $134921

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