DevOps Principal Systems Engineer

Job Description See what you''re missing. Our employees work on the world''s most advanced electronics from detecting threats for F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Drawing strength from our differences, we''re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) Systems Business area provides actionable intelligence for our warfighters and decision makers through innovative technical solutions from the seas to the stars. Space Systems is a premier provider of advanced high-reliability space electronics and mission systems. Our products have enabled a wide variety of civil, commercial, and national security space missions for over 25 years. We're leading the way with the development of advanced processing solutions, RF and optical payloads, and cross-domain solutions that enable our customers to deliver mission capability that was previously not achievable.

As a DevOps Systems Engineer in the Space System Product line, your key responsibilities will include working with the ISSE and other platform engineers supporting System Administration activities on classified cloud processing assets and mission unique equipment. You will be expected to demonstrate a high level of technical expertise, strong troubleshooting skills, a passion for learning, and a customer-focused attitude. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-quality services in a cloud ecosystem. Your tasks may include:

• Resolving system configuration and security patching vulnerability issues.
• Managing system configuration changes and accurately assessing the impact of system and security configuration modifications upon operational system performance, security posture and compliance.
• Performing platform installations and configurations of all development and delivered systems
• Implement and maintain the cloud infrastructure in accordance with best practices for scalability, security, and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define infrastructure requirements, understanding application needs.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for seamless application deployment and continuous integration using industry-standard tools and frameworks.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and monitoring using tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or similar technologies.
• Monitor system performance, conduct root cause analysis, and implement optimizations to enhance system availability, reliability, and efficiency.
• Implement security measures and best practices to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and applications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production incidents related to infrastructure, networking, and application deployment in a timely manner.
• Stay up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in DevOps to continuously improve the infrastructure and development processes.

BAE Systems offers competitive pay, benefits, and important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. BAE also believes in a culture of recognition for the extraordinary contributions of our skilled employees. Our engineers are the lifeblood of our company and we're more than 5,000 strong. With our robust offering of educational and career development opportunities, your chances to grow are limitless. Platform engineering believes in investing in our professionals. Training time and opportunities are available to increase skills and keep knowledge cutting edge.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and the nature of this particular role, the work will be performed full-time on site. This position is based out of our Merrimack NH facilities in the Northeast.Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Hold an active TS/SCI clearance
• Associate''s degree in IT (or equivalent coursework) and at least 2+ years' experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role
• Advance knowledge of Linux/Unix systems administration and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of on-premises cloud infrastructure technologies (AWS).
• Experience with at least one containerization technology (Kubernetes and Docker) and container orchestration platform (e.g., Rancher and Docker Swarm).
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with at least one automation toolkit such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools like GitLab.
• Familiarity with at least one monitoring tool or frameworks (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus, ELK stack).
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Experience in lifecycle management, security, upgrades, automation, backups, and operational reliability of enterprise VM-based services.
• Proficiency and consistency in generating documentation to capture administrative procedures and log configuration changes.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in an IT-related discipline.
• Active COMPTIA Security+ certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Polygraph.
• Experience deploying SaaS and PaaS services for use by other users.
• Experience with Agile Methodologies and Tools.
• Collaborative Spirit: Experience working in cross-functional teams.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $118095 - $200762

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, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn''t a tagline here. It''s what drives us. We''re developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you''re not just building a career. You''re contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.