Systems Engineer-(SME)

BAE Systems Plc
Reston, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/30/2023 CLOSED ON 4/26/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer-(SME) position at BAE Systems Plc?

BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom.

We are looking for experienced Systems Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer in a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience. This program delivers Enterprise Computing engineering services with modern technology solutions with that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services.

ABCRequired Education, Experience, & Skills Seeking Systems Engineers with a minimum of 16 years experience, and a Bachelors and/or Masters degree with significant experience in the following required areas:

  • Experience implementing DevOps with regards to infrastructure operations and maintenance
  • Experience developing and implementing build automation using tools such as Ansible
  • Proficiency with scripting using Python
  • Proficiency administering solutions on cloud platforms
  • Experience building and maintaining test environments for development and systems testing
  • Proficiency with Linux operating systems
  • An energetic and creative problem solver, comfortable working independently and in team environments
  • Ability to plan and prioritize multiple tasks

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience implementing DevSecOps
  • Experience administering or developing in a data operations environment
  • Experience administering and ingesting data into Splunk
  • Experience moving data using capabilities such as NiFi or Cribl

About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security 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.

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.S. 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.

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