Systems Architect

Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Systems Architect to join our program supporting a key government customer in a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience. This program delivers legacy and cloud-based engineering services with modern technology solutions. As a mission-focused Architect, you will be expected to:

Recognize the issue(s), identify the facts, define additional data that would be helpful, make assumptions as necessary, determine alternative approaches, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, alter assumptions and rework solutions, and reflect on lessons learned.

We are actively seeking to fill a position within this job category with an experience level starting at 11 years. Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree are preferred but experience can substitute for that. Additional skill include:

• Significant experience with Python, Perl, Javascript and Systems Design
• Deep understanding of Cloud technologies enabling you to design solutions
• Ability to provide strategic direction, roadmap and standard
• Creating and maintaining architecture design and standards within the models
• Ability to develop high-level system specifications
• Ability to provide Systems Engineering Lifecycle (SELC) support
• Ability to collaborate with Engineers regarding design solutions
• Evaluate current and emerging technologies identifying solution impact
• Ability to work independently and also as a team, and possess an aptitude for getting things done
• Develop future technology and architectural advancements to support the customers’ vision and goals
• Knowledge of configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Salt, Terraform, Chef, etc.)
• Knowledge of Containers (e.g., Dockers, Kubernetes, Podman, RKE2)

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Cloud technologies
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline and DevSecOps
• Knowledge of web applications and frameworks (e.g., Ruby, Rails, Django, etc.)
• Ability to design architecture to transition from legacy to modernized operations
• Knowledge of Agile development principle

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge of Infrastructure as a Code
• Understanding of Apache, JBoss, Docker and PostgreSQL
• Understanding of Geospatial Data
• Ability to work within a team in a fast-moving environment

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $127900 - $217400

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.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.

Salary : $127,900 - $217,400