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# Systems Administrator

- **Company:** BAE Systems
- **Location:** Rockville, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $79,365 - $134,921
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, CompTIA Security+, System Configuration, Desktop Computing, Information Technology Operations, Network Architecture, Performance Tuning, Windows PowerShell, Computer Network Operations, SC Clearance, Information Technology
- **Published:** November 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9302473/systems-administrator

## About the Role

+ A CompTIA Security + or equivalent 8570/8140 approved IAT level 2 certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of being hired
 + Bachelor's Degree (typically within the field of Computer Science, Information Technology, or similar field)
 + Maintaining a thorough understanding of NIST 800-53 controls and determining which controls are applicable, as well as documenting the implementation
 + Must have strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to research and find technical solutions with minimal supervision
 + Effective organizational, time management, and communication skills (written and verbal)
 + Active Secret clearance (ability to upgrade to a Top Secret Clearance)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

 * Hands-on experience managing Windows Desktops to include deployments, upgrades, patches, and hardening
 * Experience hardening systems in accordance with DISA's Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
 * The ability to understand and remediate vulnerabilities identified by CTOs, IVAMs, DISA STIGS, ACAS, and STIGs
 * Experience with PowerShell to automate tasks and manage systems
 * Experience with Windows Operating Systems

## Description

BAE Systems is seeking an ON-SITE Systems Administrator. Join our IT Operations Team within our Network Infrastructure Support Program Area and become a member of a highly productive team, where each employee has the opportunity to grow their skills and work on rewarding system and network operations projects. The selected candidate will perform the following functions working closely with interdisciplinary teams in support of the US Navy's Strategic Systems Programs - a program that keeps our nation safe with a credible sea-based nuclear deterrent:

 * Installing, configuring, hardening, patching, tuning, and upgrading Windows Desktops
 * Hardening Windows Desktops in accordance with system security policies and DISA's Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
 * Troubleshooting issues to restore operations
 * Assisting with COT's installations, tuning, and troubleshooting
 * Performing vulnerability scans and remediating findings
 * Creating and maintaining technical documentation to include technical instructions and technical designs