Systems Administrator - DevSecOps Integration

📍 Job Overview

• Job Title: Systems Administrator - DevSecOps Integration
• Company: BAE Systems
• Location: Westminster, Colorado, United States
• Job Type: Hybrid (On-site 3 days per week)
• Category: Systems Administration, DevOps, Infrastructure
• Date Posted: June 18, 2025

🚀 Role Summary

• Key Responsibilities: Maintain production systems, resolve issues, and support various engineering applications and DevSecOps tools. Assist in the design, development, and administration of developer tools in multiple environments.
• Key Technologies: Linux system administration, cloud technologies, CI/CD pipelines, programming languages, DevSecOps tools, infrastructure deployment, Scaled Agile Framework, Ansible, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins, AWS, VMWare.
• Team Context: Collaborate with internal customers, security, and management teams. Work with a team realizing the architecture for products such as CICD platforms, Git infrastructure, and centralized developer solutions.

💻 Primary Responsibilities

• Production System Maintenance:
  • Maintain production systems, resolve issues, and support services and physical systems.
  • Perform system maintenance tasks such as auditing logs, patching/upgrading software, backups, password/certificate rotations, user account management, etc.
• Software Development Lifecycle:
  • Work with Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD) concepts.
  • Support the deployment of new instances/enhancements/upgrades of applications inside multiple classified environments.
• Application Support:
  • Support engineering applications, including JAMA, Syndia, Tasktop, Materials Based System Engineering (MBSE), and BAE Software Factory.
  • Support Rancher environments, including Kubernetes, GitLab, Artifactory, Vault, Grafana, and Ansible.
  • Support DevSecOps tools, including Atlassian Tools, Jenkins, and Azure DevOps.
• User Interaction:
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units, and the Company.
  • Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Other Duties:
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

🎓 Skills & Qualifications

Education:

• BS degree or higher in Engineering or a related technical field is required, plus 6 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

Experience:

• 6 or more years of related experience in Linux system administration, troubleshooting, user account maintenance, and IT system security standards.
• Experience with cloud technologies, software development processes, infrastructure deployment/management technologies, CI/CD pipelines, programming languages, and the ability to step in and help with development when needed.

Required Skills:

• Excellent documentation skills, organization skills, and the ability to interact with team members cross-functionally.
• Solid troubleshooting skills (OS, Applications, Network, etc.).
• Customer service oriented, excellent communication and listening skills, organizational skills, ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams, be self-motivated, detail oriented, etc.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Linux servers, scripting, and support (Ansible).
• Experience with specialized network environments (air gapped, limited access).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) and cloud-based technologies (AWS, Terraform, Kubernetes).
• Experience with VMWare technologies (vSphere ESXi, vCenter, vRealize Operations Manager, Tanzu, NSX).
• Experience with AWS services (KMS, VPC, LBs, IAM Roles, Firewall, Security Groups, S3, EC2, SQS, SNS, ElastiCache, Workspaces, RDS).
• Experience with DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, Artifactory, Kubernetes, Gitlab, Fortify).

Security Clearance:

• A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

📊 Web Portfolio & Project Requirements

• Portfolio Essentials:
  • Specific web portfolio requirement 1 with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility focus.
  • Specific web portfolio requirement 2 with performance optimization and accessibility standards.
  • Specific web portfolio requirement 3 with user experience design and interface development.
  • Specific web portfolio requirement 4 with server configuration and deployment demonstration needs.
• Technical Documentation:
  • Technical documentation requirement 1 - code quality, commenting, and documentation standards.
  • Technical documentation requirement 2 - version control, deployment processes, and server configuration.
  • Technical documentation requirement 3 - testing methodologies, performance metrics, and optimization techniques.

💵 Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range:

• $95,106 - $161,680 per year

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Military Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave

🎯 Team & Company Context

Company Culture:

• Industry: Defense, aerospace, and security
• Company Size: Large (over 10,000 employees)
• Founded: 1929
• Team Structure: Collaborative, cross-functional teams working on various aspects of web development, server administration, and infrastructure management.
• Development Methodology: Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe), DevOps, Continuous Integration (CI), and Continuous Deployment (CD).

Career & Growth Analysis:

• Web Technology Career Level: Mid to Senior level, with opportunities for technical leadership and architecture decision-making.
• Reporting Structure: Reporting relationships and web technology team dynamics within a large organization.
• Technical Impact: Significant influence on web products, user experience, and infrastructure decisions.

Growth Opportunities:

• Web Technology Career Progression: Clear career progression paths with specific timeline expectations.
• Technical Skill Development: Focus on emerging technology adoption and continuous learning opportunities.
• Technical Leadership Potential: Opportunities for technical leadership with team management and architecture decisions.

🌐 Work Environment

Office Type: Hybrid (On-site 3 days per week) Office Location(s): Westminster, Colorado, United States

• Specific office locations with accessibility information for web professionals.

Workspace Context:

• Collaborative web development environment with cross-functional team interaction.
• Development tools, multiple monitors, and testing devices available.
• Workspace context specific to the web technology discipline and role level.

Work Schedule:

• Regular and predictable work schedule with flexibility for deployment windows, maintenance, and project deadlines.

📄 Application & Technical Interview Process

Interview Process:

• Technical preparation recommendations and coding/configuration assessment focus.
• Web architecture expectations and system design discussion.
• Web development team interaction and cultural fit assessment.
• Final evaluation criteria and technical impact discussion.

Portfolio Review Tips:

• Specific tactical advice for web portfolio curation and live demo presentation.
• Project case study structure with user experience and technical implementation focus.
• Code quality demonstration and responsive design standards for this role.

Technical Challenge Preparation:

• Typical web development exercise format and expectations.
• Time management and solution architecture for web challenges.
• Communication and technical explanation articulation for web concepts.

ATS Keywords:

• Comprehensive list of web development and server administration-relevant keywords for resume optimization, organized by category: programming languages, web frameworks, server technologies, databases, tools, methodologies, soft skills, industry terms.

🛠 Technology Stack & Web Infrastructure

Frontend Technologies:

• Not specified in the job listing.

Backend & Server Technologies:

• Linux system administration
• Cloud technologies
• CI/CD pipelines
• Programming languages
• DevSecOps tools
• Infrastructure deployment

Development & DevOps Tools:

• Ansible
• Kubernetes
• GitLab
• Artifactory
• Vault
• Grafana
• Jenkins
• Atlassian Tools
• Azure DevOps

👥 Team Culture & Values

Web Development Values:

• User experience focus and technical excellence expectations.
• Performance optimization and accessibility standards.
• Code quality approach and collaborative development practices.
• Innovation expectations and emerging technology adoption.

Collaboration Style:

• Cross-functional integration between developers, designers, and stakeholders.
• Code review culture and peer programming practices.
• Knowledge sharing, technical mentoring, and continuous learning.

📈 Challenges & Growth Opportunities

Technical Challenges:

• Web development challenge 1 specific to this role with modern web standards and browser compatibility solutions.
• Web development challenge 2 specific to this company/technology stack with performance optimization and scalability considerations.
• Web development challenge 3 specific to user experience with accessibility and responsive design adaptation.
• Web development challenge 4 specific to emerging web technologies with continuous learning and skill development approaches.

Learning & Development Opportunities:

• Web technology skill advancement and specialization paths.
• Conference attendance, certification, and community involvement.
• Technical mentorship, leadership development, and architecture decision-making.

💡 Interview Preparation

Technical Questions:

• Technical question 1 specific to web development fundamentals with HTML, CSS, JavaScript preparation advice.
• Technical question 2 specific to web architecture and performance with system design and optimization strategies.
• Technical question 3 specific to problem-solving with live coding examples and debugging demonstrations.

Company & Culture Questions:

• Technical question 4 specific to company web development culture with research recommendations and team fit assessment.
• Technical question 5 specific to web development methodology with Agile practices and collaboration examples.
• Technical question 6 specific to user experience impact with project metrics and performance measurement discussion.

Portfolio Presentation Strategy:

• Live website demonstration and technical walkthrough methods.
• Code explanation techniques and architecture decision reasoning.
• User experience showcase and responsive design demonstration methods.

📌 Application Steps

To apply for this web development/server administration position:

1. Submit your application through the application link.
2. Customize your web portfolio with live demos and responsive examples.
3. Optimize your resume for web technology roles with project highlighting and technical skills emphasis.
4. Prepare for technical interview challenges and portfolio presentation.
5. Research the company with web technology focus and user experience understanding.