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Systems Engineering Manager

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Hybrid
Herndon, VA
150K-254K Annually
Expert/Leader
Hybrid
Herndon, VA
150K-254K Annually
Expert/Leader
Leads a Platform Engineering team supporting IT operations task orders. Oversees technical planning, delivery, sustainment, Agile execution, infrastructure automation, data integration, security operations, platform issue resolution, and service delivery data standards. Acts as a technical thought leader, government product owner interface, BAE line-level leader, subcontractor liaison, and backup to program leadership. Requires extensive cloud, DevSecOps, data lake, ETL, cross-domain, and shared-network experience.
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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.
As a Systems Engineering Manager on this IT Operations Task Order, you will be responsible for:
- The technical planning, execution, delivery, and support of tools & capabilities delivered by the Platform team.
- Integrating with our Agile SME and executing our Agile processes, to include Scrum and various ceremonies
- Back up the Program Manager and other leads as needed
- Be the BAE line-level leader to the BAE resources and the go-to interface for our subcontract partners
- Be the primary interface for he Platform Engineering Product Owner
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
We are actively seeking a Systems Engineer Manager to lead the Platform Engineering team with a minimum of 11 years' experience. Information Technology or Engineer Bachelor's or Master's Degrees are preferred. Specific skills should include the following:
  • A technical thought leader with the ability to evaluate options and present solutions to Government Product Owners
  • Hands on AWS infrastructure and automation (via terraform, cloud formation, and Ansible)
  • Hands on experience with JIRA, Confluence, GIT, and Jenkins
  • Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps) solutioning
  • Familiarity with Splunk or similar SIEM solutions
  • Familiarity with Enterprise Cross-domain solutions
  • Experience integrating diverse data streams into a data lake
  • Experience with ETL and ensuring unstructured data is structured at time of load
  • Experience with data transfer tools (Ex: NiFi, Cribl, etc)
  • Establishes data standards and acts as custodian of IT and service delivery data sets and streams
  • Knowledge of complex environments involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves
  • Ability to manage and own platform issues, acting as an Operations Manager during degradations and outages
  • Understanding and application of the accreditation process
  • Familiarity with and the ability to lead agile scrums

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Active Splunk Certifications
  • Active AWS Certifications
  • Knowledge of Cisco's AppDynamics
  • Scripting tools to include Python, BASH, ShellScript, or Ansible
  • A track record of automating infrastructure into IaaS
  • Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.)

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 Intelligence & Security
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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