Eng Sr Prin II - Sys at BAE Systems in Sterling, VA

BAE Systems is looking for a Sr. Systems Engineer experienced in configuring, deploying, and maintaining TeamWork Cloud and Cameo (and associated tools like Cassandra DB) as Application as Code (AaC) to join our visible technical program driving the Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) cloud platform that supports collection, management and analysis of digital engineering information in an architecture that provides seamless digital thread and enables tool interoperability, including data structures suitable for AI applications. The program delivers engineering services for Linux and Windows cloud-based infrastructure as well as sophisticated enterprise computing infrastructure including end-point devices, Cloud services, virtualized applications, and storage systems. Enterprise Computing Engineering services include modern application technology including containerized solutions with orchestrated workflows. Our platform uses a mix of Open Source, Government-off-the-Shelf (GOTS) and Commercial off-the-Shelf (COTS) software and targets cloud-native constructs. The environment offers a secure-by-default configuration, implementing an Infrastructure-as-Code approach, and governance policies. We value fast iteration and a customer-oriented approach while being mindful about security. This is a fast paced, challenging, and career rewarding experience to recruit and develop top talent and solutions on one of the most complex and high-profile programs within the government customer community.

Responsibilities:

• Provide IT technical services and technical expertise in systems, technical infrastructure, tools, modeling, external interfaces, and other technical areas
• Configure, deploy and maintain applications such as TeamWork Cloud and Cameo (and associated tools like Cassandra DB) as Application as Code (AaC) using CI/CD pipeline in a cloud-based environment
• Work with internal engineering resources as well as customer end-users to design and enhance the user interfaces for supported applications, maintaining responsive designs that accommodate challenging technical and functional requirements
• Create and maintain comprehensive test plans
• Support operations functions, including root cause identification, remediation and documentation (e.g., user guides, ‘how to’ guides, infrastructure diagrams)
• Work closely with clients and cross-functional departments on technical issues including software system troubleshooting and maintenance and to communicate project statuses
• Monitor system performance
• Test new features, services and fix bugs
• Configure and deploy applications as code in CI/CD pipeline using DevSecOps tools to include Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, IdAM, Active Directory, LDAP resources
• Prepare technical presentations for government and senior leadership
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Work across infrastructure that contains both Linux (60%) and Windows (40%)
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical, management and customer both written and verbally
• Utilize robust troubleshooting skills
• Instill and apply solid engineering rigor, to include configuration management, testing
• Develop/engineer as part of an Agile scrum team

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Required Skills and Education

We are actively seeking candidates with a minimum of 10 years' relevant experience. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM field is required. Specific skills include the following:

• At a minimum, meet DoDD 8140 requirements (Security+ CE Certification)
• Experience configuring, deploying and maintaining TeamWork Cloud and Cameo (and associated tools like Cassandra DB) as AaC using CI/CD pipeline in a cloud-based environment
• Expertise configuring, deploying, and maintaining applications as AaC through Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)
• Ability to demonstrate solid engineering rigor
• Expert troubleshooting and solutioning skills
• Experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases (e.g. Cassandra, MySQL, MongoDB)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly and succinctly describe complex issues
• Experience integrating applications with workflow, case or ticketing, or automation platforms such as ServiceNow or custom-built systems
• Knowledge of IDAM requirements and technologies including Active Directory, SAML, OpenLDAP, OAuth 2.0, and/or OIDC
• Demonstrated experience with building comprehensive test plans for unit and user system testing and validation
• Strong documentation skills
• Developing integration interfaces using Python, PowerShell, and Groovy
• Experience and comfort with basic DevOps Tooling (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab)

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.

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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Experience with Cloud solution optimization
• Experience configuring and instrumenting visualization tools (Grafana, Splunk) to work with applications
• Experience with ServiceNow
• Integration of virtualized applications and application streaming or layering techniques
• Assist with leading and overseeing a total system perspective including technical understanding of relationships, dependencies and requirements of cloud services, infrastructure and security domains
• Experience configuring, deploying and maintaining COTS applications/tools systems engineering experience (configuring/deploying AaC using CI/CD pipeline in a cloud-based environment)
• Experience configuring, deploying and maintaining IBM Enterprise Lifecycle as AaC using CI/CD pipeline in a cloud-based environment
• Experience configuring, deploying and maintaining SharePoint as AaC using CI/CD pipeline in a cloud-based environment
• Experience configuring, deploying and maintaining Tableau as AaC using CI/CD pipeline in a cloud-based environment
• Experience with maintaining API Gateways, catalogs in a cloud-based environment
• Experience developing cross domain capabilities
• Other Cloud experience (Azure, Google, Oracle, IBM)
• Familiarity with Containerized Development environments (Rancher, Kubernetes)

Benefits Information

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.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).