Senior IT Systems Architect

Senior IT Systems Architect

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior IT Systems Architect to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services. This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/modernize MARS.

Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/Spring 2026.

The Senior IT Systems Architect responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Optimize cloud resources for efficiency, reliability, and cost savings through providing technical assessments to cloud environment's design and integration challenges and recommending mitigation approaches, to include hardware solutions, software solutions, and modification of architectural design.
• Provide hands-on development and implementation of commercial cloud solution architectures that modernize the processes through which cloud technology is architected, deployed, and used, focusing on security, scalability, and resiliency.
• Develop and conduct testing of cloud and virtualization systems.
• Collaborate on system design for security and compliance, ensure cloud service offerings adhere to Cloud Computing policies/guidelines and assist with establishing strategic plans and objectives.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelors degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer science and 9 years or more relevant experience (will consider an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of degree)
• One or more Active Certification(s): AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, CISSP (IAM Level III), or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
• Strong knowledge of enterprise computing and operating systems (OS) and cloud computing platforms, such as Linux, Windows, Azure, and AWS
• Familiarity with various cloud technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, or IaaS
• Knowledge of cloud security principles to protect cloud data from unauthorized users and malicious attacks.
• Experience migrating and integrating systems into a cloud environment and planning and engineering cloud computing infrastructure and applications

Pay Information:

Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825 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 the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.Intelligence & Security (I&S), based in McLean, Virginia, designs and delivers advanced defense, intelligence, and security solutions that support the important missions of our customers. Our pride and dedication shows in everything we dofrom intelligence analysis, cyber operations and IT expertise to systems development, systems integration, and operations and maintenance services. Knowing that our work enables the U.S. military and government to recognize, manage and defeat threats inspires us to push ourselves and our technologies to new levels.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.