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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Onsite) - **Company:** BAE Systems - **Location:** Honolulu, HI, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,962.0 - $226,035.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows, Domain Controllers, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Databases, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Windows Servers, Public Key Infrastructure, Microsoft PowerPoint, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Security Content Automation Protocol, Systems Integration, Network Storage, Software Security, Computer Equipment, Patch Management, Nessus, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Splunk, Network Server - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gmyntn ## About the Role + 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 ## 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 ## Related Videos - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Branch your database like your code: How schema changes and pull requests go hand in hand](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/350-branch-your-database-like-your-code-how-schema-changes-and-pull-requests-go-hand-in-hand) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)