Systems Engineer (SME)

</br><b>Job Description </b></br><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">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.<br><br>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.</span></span><br><br><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">We are looking for experienced </span></span><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span calibri="" style="font-family:"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Software Development Engineer</span></span> </span></span></span></span><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> to join our technology-based program supporting a key government customer. This program delivers Enterprise Computing Engineering services with modern technology solutions with that function both on customer premise, and via remote Cloud services. As a mission-focused administrator that solves problems on the program, 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.<br><br>ABC</span></span></p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">#LI-DDUNN</span></span></br></br><b>Required Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><p><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">We are actively seeking a <span style="color: black;">Software Development Engineer who will develop new automation capabilities that utilize infrastructure as code best practices and establishes a continuous integration /continuous delivery pipeline. Qualified applicants must have at least sixteen (16) years related experience and a Bachelors Degree. Masters Degree and 14 years or eighteen (18) years related experience are also acceptable. </span></span> </span></span></p> <ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="color:black">.NET</span></span></span></span></li><li><font color="#000000" face="Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-size: 12px;">C Sharp (C#)</span></font></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="color:black">Demonstrated experience with cloud environments services such as AWS or Azure</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="color:black">Substantial experience with Dev Ops practices and tools to include release management, orchestration and code repository tools such as Jira, Github, or Jenkins.</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="color:black">Proven experience with using various scripting language to create final product per stakeholder requirements</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="color:black">Experience architecting, implementing, or maintaining solutions in the sponsor cloud environment<br>Demonstrated experience documenting concepts of operations and standards of practice for tiered maintenance support</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ability to test and deploy custom infrastructure as code using various DevOps tools such as:</span></span><ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Jenkins</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">GitHub Ansible,</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">PowerShell</span></span></li></ul></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="color:black">Proven ability to work senior leadership</span></span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="color:black">Must be able to deliver weekly status to leadership by specified deadlines</span></span></span></span></li></ul></br></br><b>Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills </b></br><ul><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Certifications: <span style="line-height:107%"><span style="color:black">Microsoft Certified Engineer, Microsoft Certified Architect, </span></span>CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, GSEC, or Cloud Security certifications (e.g., AWS Security, Azure Security Engineer)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience working in air-gapped environments or with classified systems</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Experience with Agile methodologies and working in sprint-based development cycles</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Familiarity with security in CI/CD pipelines and container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Knowledge of zero trust architecture and identity/access management strategiesT</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Toolsets & Platforms:</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Security Tools: Splunk, Rapid 7</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Operating Systems: Windows Server, RHEL/CentOS, Ubuntu</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Compliance Tools: Rapid 7, Greenlight, Illuminate</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Cloud Platforms: AWS, Azure, GCP</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Automation/Scripting: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Ansible</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">DevSecOps: Jenkins, Git, Docker, Kubernetes</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Soft Skills:</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Excellent communication and documentation abilities</span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:12px;"><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Self-starter with ability to manage multiple tasks</span></span></li></ul><br><br><b>Pay Information</b><br>Full-Time Salary Range: $146670 - $249330<br><br>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. <br><br>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.<br></br></br><b>About BAE Systems Intelligence & Security </b></br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.