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BAE Systems

Automation and Platform Hosting Systems Engineer

Herndon, VA, United States

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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Pay: Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317
Experience: 11+ years of hands-on experience in automation, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, virtualization administration, or a related technical discipline
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 4, 2026

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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. We are seeking an experienced System Engineer to lead the automation, virtualization, and management of our enterprise hosting environment. The role involves maintaining and supporting infrastructure, administering virtual machines, and ensuring the health performance, and availability of our system. A key aspect of this role is to automate infrastructure tasks, improve operational efficiency, and support the integration of various infrastructure services. An ideal candidate will have Nutanix experience with a strong background in automation, scripting, and infrastructure management with a solid understanding of virtualization, cloud technologies, and IT infrastructure. This candidate should possess strong problem-solving skills with the capability to help design and implement automation into our hosting system. They will show a strong aptitude for learning additional skillsets within a Nutanix based system and be able to assist with the following job responsibilities: Automation

Design, develop, and implement automation solutions using scripting languages such as Bash, Powershell, and Python
Automate infrastructure tasks, including machine deployment, infrastructure lifecycle activities, and configuration management
Develop and maintain automation frameworks and tools to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual errors

Virtualization and Hosting Infrastructure

Maintain and support enterprise Nutanix hyperconverged infrastructure, including physical compute hosts, virtualization clusters, and supporting services
Administer virtual machines, hypervisors, virtual storage, and virtual networking components
Monitor infrastructure health, performance, availability, and capacity
Perform routine maintenance, system updates, firmware upgrades, patching, and infrastructure lifecycle activities
Troubleshoot virtual machine, hypervisor, compute, storage, and network connectivity issues
Assist with the deployment, configuration, migration, and decommissioning of virtual machines and supporting infrastructure
Support backup, recover, disaster recovery, and business continuity requirements

Linux and Systems Administration

Administer and troubleshoot Linux-based operating systems and supporting infrastructure services
Perform Linux command-line administration, system diagnostics, log analysis, and service management
Troubleshoot operating system performance, authentication, file systems, processes, and network connectivity
Apply security hardening, patch management, and configuration management practices
Support integration between Linux, Windows, and enterprise infrastructure services

Networking and infrastructure Connectivity

Troubleshoot Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking issues affecting hosts, hypervisors, virtual machines, and management services
Understand and work with VLANs, subnets, IP addressing, routing, switching, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP
Support virtual switches, network interfaces, NIC teaming/bonding, and network redundancy
Assist with firewall connectivity troubleshooting, network segmentation, and access control requirements
Collaborate with network and security engineering teams to resolve connectivity and performance issues
Understand how physical networking integrates with virtualized infrastructure

Infrastructure Engineering and Operations

Participate in the design, implementation, maintenance, and improvement of enterprise hosting infrastructure
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure incidents involving compute, storage, networking, operating systems, and virtualization platforms
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions
Support infrastructure monitoring, event management, and capacity planning
Develop and maintain technical documentation, engineering procedures, build guides, and standard operating procedures
Support infrastructure security controls, system hardening, role-based access, and configuration compliance
Participate in change management, maintenances windows, system upgrades, and infrastructure validation
Work with cross-functional engineering teams to support new services and infrastructure requirements

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
11+ years of hands-on experience in automation, systems engineering, infrastructure engineering, virtualization administration, or a related technical discipline
Practical experience administering and troubleshooting at least one enterprise hypervisor platform such as:
Vmware ESXi/vSphere
Microsoft Hyper-V
KVM/Linux-based virtualization
Nutanix AHV
Other comparable enterprise virtualization technologies
Experience supporting production server and virtualization infrastructure
Experience diagnosing complex technical issues involving multiple infrastructure components

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Preferred Qualifications

Strong experience with Powershell, Bash, Python, REST APIs, or infrastructure automation
Experience with Nutanix AHV, Prism Central, Prism Element, or Nutanix Cluster Management
Experience with hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI)
Familiarity with distributed storage technologies and storage protocols
Experience with Nutanix Flow or other micro-segmentation solutions
Understanding of virtual networking, software-defined networking (SDN), or network overlays
Familiarity with VXLAN, Open vSwitch (OVS), or similar virtual network technologies
Experience supporting enterprise Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, PKI, or LDAP-integrated infrastructure
Knowledge of enterprise backup and disaster recovery solutions
Familiarity with security hardening standards, vulnerability remediation, and compliance requirements
Experience operating infrastructure in restricted, isolated, or disconnected environments
Experience supporting Cisco-based network infrastructure

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $149603 - $254317

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.

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