HPC Security Systems Administrator

Job Description Unlock the Power of Supercomputing: Join BAE Systems- One of the Leading Service Providers of HPCs At the crossroads of innovation and national security, there exists a realm where technology transcends boundaries, where computation scales beyond imagination, and where brilliance converges with a purpose.
This is our domain - a High Performance Computing program where we orchestrate the support and sustainment of some of the world’s largest and most advanced supercomputers.
We are more than just gatekeepers, we are the vanguard of support for the modern warfighter.
Our dynamic and ever evolving teams (User-facing Services, Infrastructure Services, Network and Storage Engineering, Site Reliability and Engineering, Security Operations, and High Performance Computer Administration) are searching for exceptional individuals who yearn for a flexible work-life environment, thrive on pushing the limits of computational possibilities, and are driven by a sense of duty to empower those who serve our nation.
We are currently seeking an HPC Security Systems Administrator to: manage essential infrastructure services, ensuring high availability and performance of data center services, physical and virtual server-class systems and storage lead medium-to-large scale projects design and implement system policies conduct advanced troubleshooting play a pivotal role in the direct recovery efforts during critical system failures mentor Tier I/II staff members work alone and as part of larger team to complete projects on time Lead security vulnerability assessments and mitigation efforts on Linux systems and other devices, leveraging advanced features of Tenable Nessus.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills A TS/SCI clearance with appropriate poly Ability to work on site 100% of the time Advanced expertise in VMWare suite, CentOS and RHEL 7/8/9 system administration, and VDI (specifically VMWare Horizon, Citrix VDI).
In-depth experience with Active Directory, LDAP and Centrify for identity management, Infoblox for core network services, and proficiency in using Nagios and Splunk for comprehensive system monitoring and analytics.
Skills in automation scripts and experience with Salt and Ansible for configuration management are crucial.
Experience leading security vulnerability assessments and mitigation efforts on Linux systems and other devices, leveraging advanced features of Tenable Nessus.
Experience with Linux provisioning server tools such as Kickstart and Cobbler to facilitate the automation of network-based system installations of multiple computer operating systems.
Experience developing, refining and implementing sophisticated security mitigation strategies, contributing to the enterprise’s cyber framework.
Enterprise-level management of Hyper-converged Infrastructure, vendor hardware and software across multiple data centers.
Experience using Atlassian’s team collaboration software suite like Jira and Confluence to help organize teams, discuss and complete shared work.
Experience using ServiceNow or other enterprise digital workflow tools.
6-9 years of experience in a similar role Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Degree can be substituted with additional 2 years of relevant experience.
CompTIA Security+ CE (required) VMWare Certified Professional, Red Hat Certified System Administrator or Red Hat Certified Engineer a plus.
MDOPS Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $109120 - $185460 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 Intelligence & Security BAE Systems, Inc.
is the U.
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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.
Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers.
Our pride and dedication shows in everything we do—from intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services.
Knowing that our work enables the U.
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military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong.
We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive.
We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change.
Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.