Systems Engineer
US$133,000 / yr base salary
Posted 15 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Systems Engineer (Senior)”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$133,000 / yr |
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Field of studyComputer Science
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Job Description
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.
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
We are looking for experienced Systems Engineers to join our technology-based program supporting a key Government customer. A bachelor’s or master’s degrees in computer science are preferred with a minimum of three (6) year’s relevant experience with the following skillsets:
Core System Engineering & Troubleshooting
- Tier 3 troubleshooting experience in enterprise Windows environments
- Hands-on experience with Windows Server OS
- Knowledge of Active Directory, DNS, DHCP
Patching, Automation & Configuration Management
- Advanced PowerShell scripting
- Experience with WSUS across multiple enclaves and in offline/air-gapped systems.
- Familiarity with cloud patching tools (Azure Update Management, AWS SSM)
- Familiarity with SCCM/ConfigMgr or similar enterprise patching tools
- Experience with vulnerability remediation automation and STIG compliance workflows
Virtualization & Infrastructure
- Experience with VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V
- Experience with commercial cloud providers (AWS, Azure, Google, etc.)
Professional Skills
- Ability to prioritize and execute tasks effectively
- Ability to work independently or within a team
- Willingness and ability to learn new technologies quickly
- Strong customer service and communication skills
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience with data transfer rules