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Application Support Engineer

BAE Systems

Arnold, MOFull-time$97–165K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$97–165K/yr
Location
Arnold, MO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance

Job overview

The Application Support Engineer supports day-to-day customer application operations and monitors and investigates segment interfaces as part of an Operations & Sustainment team. The role provides user support, troubleshoots system issues, and coordinates with database and system administration personnel and subject matter experts to investigate anomalies and escalate operational problems. Work is performed full-time onsite in support of the customer.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Linux Operating SystemRed Hat Enterprise LinuxXCP-NgXen Orchestra ApplianceRelational DatabasesPostgresCompTIA Security

Qualifications

Associate Degree or Equivalent Experience2+ Years Related ExperienceTop Secret/SCI ClearanceCounter Intel Polygraph

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

The Application Support Engineer will be part of an integrated Operations & Sustainment (O&S) team providing critical 24x7 mission support to our customer and will interface with engineering resources located at other facilities. This position requires strong linux operating system experience. The Application Support Engineer is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the customer application and monitoring/investigation of segment interfaces. The Support Engineer, under the direction of the O&S Site Lead, is responsible for working with on-site database and system administration support personnel to convey and investigate system anomalies. The Application Support Engineer is responsible for investigation into operational issues and performing problem escalation with vendor, factory, on-site & east coast based Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) as required.

Will provide user support and customer service on customer-supported computer applications and platforms. Troubleshoot problems and advise on the appropriate action. Responsible for initial assessment, triage, research, providing technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, or software. Responds to queries, isolates problem, and determines/implements solution. The Application Support Engineer will also be responsible for collecting information through a customer conversation, accessing support tools, and additional support staff if needed.

The Application Support Engineer will be responsible for the following:

  • Respond to requests for technical assistance in person, via phone, or electronically

  • Diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues

  • Research issues using available information resources

  • Advise users on appropriate action

  • Follow standard help desk procedures and CONOPS

  • Log all customer help interactions

  • Redirect problems to correct resource

  • Identify and escalate situations requiring urgent attention

  • Track and route problems and requests and document resolutions

  • Prepare daily operational status briefings

  • Stay current with system information, changes and updates

Panama Shift Schedule (2-Week Rotation):

Day Week 1 Shift Week 2 Shift

Monday06:0018:00OFF

Tuesday06:0018:00OFF

WednesdayOFF06:0018:00

ThursdayOFF06:0018:00

Friday06:0018:00OFF

Saturday06:0018:00OFF

Sunday06:0018:00OFF

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Associates degree and 2 to 4 year(s) related experience. Equivalent experience may be substituted.

  • Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to complete/pass Counter Intel (CI) Polygraph

  • CompTIA Security Certified (Active)

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Experience with Linux operating system (Red Hat Enterprise Linux preferable)

  • Working knowledge of XCP-ng and Xen Orchestra Appliance (XOA).

  • Experience with Postrgres, or other relational databases.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914

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.

Application Support Engineer

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How this job compares

Set against the 4,189 open Technical Support jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$97–165K/yr
  • US median$77–116K/yr1,344 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $131K, is 36% above the US median midpoint ($97K) — in the top quarter of Technical Support salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 46 open Technical Support jobs in Missouri and 4,189 across the US. 7% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Missouri
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Technical Support postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,670 postings).
Education
365 of the 4,189 open Technical Support jobs (9%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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