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System Administrator

BAE Systems

Tucson, AZFull-time$72–123K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$72–123K/yr
Location
Tucson, AZ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CompTIA Security Or Equivalent IAT Level II CertificationTS/SCI clearance

Job overview

BAE Systems seeks a Cyber System Administrator/Field Service Engineer to support and maintain Compass Call mission and support systems at Davis-Monthan AFB. The role provides day-to-day operations, maintenance, troubleshooting, and security support for IT systems, while coordinating with internal and external users, government customers, and vendors. Work is performed full time onsite, with possible CONUS and OCONUS deployments and rotational shift support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

System AdministrationCybersecurity OperationsSystem PatchingSTIG HardeningRemediation TestingNetwork InfrastructureSwitches and RoutersOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationTeamworkProactive AttitudeProblem SolvingJudgmentAnalytical SkillsPlanning and OrganizationSoftware and Hardware InstallationLinuxWindows ServerWindows WorkstationsActive DirectoryLDAPNetwork SecurityIP Address ManagementDNSISSO/ISSM CollaborationStanding for Long PeriodsLifting Up to 50 Pounds

Qualifications

Active Top Secret ClearanceTS/SCI Clearance EligibilityBachelor's in STEM or Equivalent Experience, Training, or Certifications2 Years Related ExperienceCompTIA Security or Equivalent IAT Level II CertificationActive TS/SCI ClearanceCONUS/OCONUS Deployment Willingness

Benefits

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

Full job description

Job Description

Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world s next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we re innovating for the future. We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

BAE Systems is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team of professionals as a Cyber System Administrator/Field Service Engineer. The qualified candidate will be working with the field engineering team to support and maintain Compass Call delivered mission systems and mission support systems at Davis Monthan AFB, AZ. The candidate will serve as a System Administrator for systems operated in support of the Compass Call program, including for operations, maintenance, training, and testing. The candidate will have detailed knowledge and expertise of the Information systems and provide day-to-day operations support for implementation, troubleshooting and maintenance of Information Technology (IT) systems. This role will act as a key stakeholder in meeting program milestones by integrating technical, schedule, and resource requirements with interactions with internal and external users such as functional / government / customer entities and vendors, including day-to-day operations, monitoring and problem resolution for all of the client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, etc.

Responsibilities

  • Implement, troubleshoot, and maintain IT systems, including Windows and Linux environments, network components, and security software.

  • Manage day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for client/server/storage/network devices, mobile devices, and other IT systems.

  • Implement and troubleshoot technical security controls, maintain network infrastructure, and perform security-related compliance documentation.

  • Communicate with customers to define required tools and resources, investigate new procedures, and resolve IT issues.

  • Manage IT system infrastructure, optimize system operations, and perform system capacity analysis and planning.

  • Provide help desk and escalation support for problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.

  • Perform data backups, maintain system inventories, and participate in security incident response and recovery processes.

  • Work in team environments, collaborate across multiple IT disciplines, and attend required technical and security training.

  • Manage Air Force NIPR account for contractors on site as contractor NIPR Admin

Physical and Deployment Requirements

  • Deployment: Willing to deploy in support of the customer, CONUS and OCONUS for up to 90 consecutive days.

  • Candidate may be required at times to rotationally support 1st, 2nd or 3rd or weekend shifts, to support site OPTEMPO.

  • Deployment events will range from one to twelve consecutive weeks at a time and will be travel to both CONUS and OCONUS locations.

  • OCONUS travel may include deployment into a hazardous environment.

  • Able to stand for long periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds.

Full Time Onsite Work Requirement. 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 the Davis Monthan AFB Tucson AZ contractor facility 100% of the time.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Must hold an active TOP SECRET security clearance with the ability to obtain/maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline (STEM Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) and 2 year s related experience or equivalent experience, training, and/or certifications.

  • CompTIA Security certification or equivalent, in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II baseline certification.

  • Experience with system patching, STIG hardening and testing of remediation efforts

  • Experience with network infrastructure (switches and routers)

  • Strong oral and written communications skills

  • Team player with a proactive attitude and the ability to be productive in a dynamic/collaborative environment.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance

  • Experience in systems administration and cybersecurity operations and training

  • Motivated self-starter with good problem-solving skills, judgment, and analytical capability

  • Skilled in planning and organization of tasks, procedures, and processes

  • Knowledge of software and hardware installations.

  • Experience in Linux operating systems include Windows Servers and Workstations

  • Ability to multi-task and wear multiple hats in a dynamic environment

  • Familiarity with Active Directory and LDAP.

  • Assist with network security

  • Manage IP addresses, DNS

  • Experience working with ISSO s/ISSM s preferred.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $72150 - $122655

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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 919 open System Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$72–123K/yr
  • US median$88–132K/yr621 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $97K, is 14% below the US median midpoint ($113K) — in the middle half of System Administrator salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 20 open System Administrator jobs in Arizona and 919 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; System Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 4 years at the median (715 postings).
Education
401 of the 919 open System Administrator jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 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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