Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite)

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Job Description
BAE Systems is looking for a self-motivated and experienced Systems Engineer / Systems Administrator to be an on-site engineering representative at an operational Navy customer facility located at Camp H. M. Smith Marine Corp Base, HI. The selected candidate will perform a wide variety of tasks for the Targeting and Navigation Toolset (TNT) program and Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) program which supports the Tomahawk Mission Planning Center (TMPC).

Primary responsibilities are in the areas of Systems Administration, Cybersecurity/Information Assurance, and Site Support/Help Desk Support. The position may require travel to other user, customer, and BAE Systems and co-developing contractor sites. The position may also require work outside normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and/or holidays in support of customer exercises and/or real world crisis situations.

Responsibilities include:

• Administering and maintaining several suites of PC clients running Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Splunk, Microsoft Office, TMPC software and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS
• Administering and maintaining servers running Windows Server, Microsoft SQL Server, RHEL, TMPC software and other 3rd party COTS/GOTS running in a virtualized environment
• Administering and maintaining other network hardware and network storage devices
• Managing warranty/inventory/service activity for above assets
• Installing and configuring hardware (client PCs, servers, network storage devices, networks)
• Installing and configuring Microsoft/Windows operating systems, RHEL, TNT/TMPC program software, as well as 3rd party COTS/GOTS
• Tracking and installing periodic software security updates and patches
• Providing help desk support to on-site Navy DoD civilians and military personnel regarding use of TNT/TMPC enterprise computing environment
• Interfacing with external users and other on-site contractors regarding TNT/TMPC enterprise computing environment
• Providing clear and concise status reporting in support of programmatic documentation requirements
• Updating and maintaining system installation procedures and system administration documentation for customer facility
• Suggesting and making changes to improve system configurations, installation processes, system performance

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Must hold an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Security+ Certification (minimum)
• Self-starter, must be flexible and able to work effectively with limited supervision
• Strong Microsoft Client and Server OS installation and administration experience
• Experience with RHEL OS, to include system administration and IA configuration and maintenance
• Experience with Domain Controllers, to include account configuration and maintenance, DNS configuration and GPO’s (Group Policy Objects) knowledge
• Experience with supporting classified networks
• Experience with cybersecurity/information assurance processes and procedures
• Proficiency in Microsoft/Windows and RHEL system security and patch management
• Good problem solving skills and experience in troubleshooting Microsoft/Windows and RHEL operating system administration
• Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic, collaborative environment
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) with Navy customer (DoD civilians and military personnel) and other Navy contractors
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal & written) with software developers and systems engineers
• Familiarity with MS Office products: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• High level of personal motivation and initiative to learn and acquire new skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Familiarization with Risk Management Framework (RMF) to include Secure Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) application, as well as Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and NESSUS scanning
• Experience with and/or working knowledge of the following documentation: NISPOM, ODAA Technical Guide, DSS Assessments and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)
• Knowledge and skills to support integrating TNT, CPS, and TMPC systems with other external interfaces (GCCS, JTT, MIDB/MARS, NGA Libraries, etc.) in support of the Navy customer facility
• Experience with and/or working knowledge of various reconnaissance collection systems, imagery products and photogrammetric theory/techniques
• Knowledge of database systems
• Familiarization with the installation and administration of shared network storage devices
• Familiarization with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
• Strong understanding of computer hardware and hardware troubleshooting experience
• Strong understanding of shared network storage systems and networking

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $132962 - $226035

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.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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