NOC Systems Engineer/Architect

Job Description BAE Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer/Architect to join our team in Bethesda, MD. The candidate that fits this position has experience as a NOC (Network Operations Center) Engineer and is responsible for ensuring the optimal performance, availability, and security of an organization's IT infrastructure, which includes networks, servers, and applications. This role involves 24/7 monitoring, real-time incident response, troubleshooting, and escalating complex issues to senior engineering teams. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with strong technical skills, capable of working effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. develops the core technical platform, capabilities, and services that support business processes and data including: Mapping the relationships between IT platform/infrastructure components (i.e., Technology End Users, IT Systems Software & Hardware, and Info-Communications Transmission Networks). Identifying the key technology interactions and dependencies across systems/platforms impacting the organization's ability to achieve integration, compatibility, and performance targets. Evaluating total cost of ownership and return on investment of various IT platform/infrastructure alternatives. Additionally, responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the complex and large-scale IT infrastructure that supports an entire organization. Create and deploy large-scale IT infrastructure solutions for the enterprise, including server environments, storage, and networking technologies. Work closely with business leaders and other IT teams to align the enterprise architecture with the organization's strategic goals and future growth.
This person shall be located within 50 miles of Bethesda, MD.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certifications such as CCNA, CompTIA Network+, or GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Experience supporting DoD or large federal enterprises, including integration with SIEM systems (e.g., Splunk, ELK Stack) for threat hunting
• ITIL 4 Foundation certification, with emphasis on service operation and continual improvement
• Background in automation scripting (e.g., Python, Bash) for alert triage and reporting
• Master's degree in a relevant field or additional certifications (e.g., CISSP for advanced security monitoring)

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 team—making 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 do—from 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.