Systems Administrator I
BAE Systems · WP Afb, OH · Engineering & Technology
About this role
BAE Systems is hiring a mid-level IT Engineer in the operations function based in WP Afb, OH. The posting calls out experience with Python, Bash, Kubernetes, Ansible. Compensation is listed at $59,023–$100,339 per year.
- Role
- IT Engineer
- Function
- operations
- Level
- mid
- Track
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- WP Afb, OH
- Department
- Engineering & Technology
- Posted
- May 14, 2026
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Job description
from BAE Systems careersJob Description
BAE Systems Inc, Space and Mission Systems (SMS) is seeking a motivated Systems Administrator I/II to ensure the operational readiness and continuous availability of mission-critical software components for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center's (NASIC) Persistent Infrared Analysis Squadron (NASIC/GSP). This role is vital to the 24x7 delivery of PIR processing, exploitation, and dissemination services, requiring a blend of proactive system monitoring, rigorous security compliance, and rapid incident response. You will be responsible for maintaining complex applications and databases across multiple classified networks, leveraging modern automation tools and containerization to minimize downtime and ensure the seamless flow of intelligence products. Your expertise will directly enable the mission's ability to maintain a persistent and uninterrupted operational picture.
The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical talent and organizational leadership that enables the successful delivery of high-impact discriminating technologies for our customers’ missions. Our collaborative, cross-functional teams are committed to innovation, integrity, continual learning and strong execution.
What You’ll Do:
- Provide continuous monitoring of software and services.
- Provide maintenance of unique software, applications, and databases across multiple networks.
- Respond to and resolve incidents and problems impacting PIR processing, exploitation, and dissemination services.
- Troubleshoot and triage complex problems to avoid costly downtime and outages.