**Job Description** Seeking an experienced IT systems administrator to support classified lab environments that use Linux and Windows networked systems, with expertise in setting up and managing Linux Servers and Workstations and some experience in setting up and managing Microsoft Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Management, and Exchange services. A successful candidate will be a Linux Server lead joining a team supporting internal customers, designing, implementing and managing lab infrastructure to meet the customer requirements. In this role, you will build, configure, administer and troubleshoot Linux (and Windows) servers and user workstation hardware and software; design and implement workgroup-scale networks; build and manage authentication, file-share, and other collaboration servers to support groups of heterogeneous client systems. You will work with facilities security staff to develop and apply hardening steps for systems for classified use to NISPOM Chapter 8, FISMA, and other customer standards. Document system configuration for new and existing systems. Experience with centralized authentication technologies such as LDAP and Active Directory domains in supporting (Windows/Linux) cross-platform clients is desirable. You should be customer service oriented, attentive to detail, self-motivated and work well in teams. Flexibility in approach to finding solutions, the ability to understand and act on the customer needs and priorities, and learn new technologies quickly are some of the qualities a successful candidate will have. You will also need to be willing to respond to occasional off-hours outages and take part in subsequent service restoration efforts. You will need to be eligible to receive a security clearance within 3 months of hire date or have an active Secret clearance. CompTIA Security (or equivalent) is required to work in the customer labs, and preference will be given to candidates who hold this certificate. It is definite plus if you already have an existing Security certificate. **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** Candidates must be able to be cleared for a US DoD security clearance or have an active security clearance at the time of application High School 6 years Associates 4 years Bachelors 2 years - 8 years of experience in enterprise level Linux and/or Windows Server operating environments, including Windows Active Directory, Group Policy Management, SharePoint, Exchange services - TCP/IP and Microsoft Networking concepts - Unix/Linux and Windows interoperability services (e.g. centralized authentication technologies for cross-platform clients) - Linux bash and Windows shell scripting a plus - Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds and move into positions either standing or kneeling that require connecting computing equipment up for use. **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills : - Virtual machine (VM) technologies (ESXi, VCenter, VSphere) - NetApp Management - PXE and WDS automated system installation technologies - Automated backup systems - Red Hat Enterprise Linux - Unix shell scripting - Configuration management tools (Subversion, ClearCase) a plus - CompTIA Security certification - CISSP certification a plus **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $82440 - $140160 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. **Systems Administrator II - Linux** **104719BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression