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[Apply on BAE Systems’s careers site →](https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en/job/BAE1US127154BREXTERNAL/Systems-Engineering-Manager) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [BAE Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/) / Systems Engineering Manager ## Job description ### Job Description BAE Systems, a top-ten prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, enables the U.S. government to transform data into intelligence and provides engineering, integration and sustainment support for critical military platforms and systems. Intelligence & Security provides services and products to the Department of Defense, the government, federal law enforcement officials, and troops deployed around the world. At BAE Systems, we promote a strong, collaborative culture and provide our employees with the tools, skills and training they need to succeed. We are all about trust, camaraderie and a shared ambition to lead the world in defense technologies and national security services. We offer flexible work environment to support the balance in your life and keep you performing at your best. Be a part of a company that is part of the community; driven to improve our future and protect our freedom. As a Systems Engineering Manager on this IT Operations Task Order, you will be responsible for: - The technical planning, execution, delivery, and support of tools & capabilities delivered by the Platform team. - Integrating with our Agile SME and executing our Agile processes, to include Scrum and various ceremonies - Back up the Program Manager and other leads as needed - Be the BAE line-level leader to the BAE resources and the go-to interface for our subcontract partners - Be the primary interface for he Platform Engineering Product Owner ABC Required Education, Experience, & Skills We are actively seeking a Systems Engineer Manager to lead the Platform Engineering team with a minimum of 11 years' experience. Information Technology or Engineer Bachelor's or Master’s Degrees are preferred. ### Specific skills should include the following A technical thought leader with the ability to evaluate options and present solutions to Government Product Owners Hands on AWS infrastructure and automation (via terraform, cloud formation, and Ansible) Hands on experience with JIRA, Confluence, GIT, and Jenkins Security Development and Operations (SecDevOps) solutioning - Familiarity with Splunk or similar SIEM solutions - Familiarity with Enterprise Cross-domain solutions Experience integrating diverse data streams into a data lake Experience with ETL and ensuring unstructured data is structured at time of load Experience with data transfer tools (Ex: NiFi, Cribl, etc) - Establishes data standards and acts as custodian of IT and service delivery data sets and streams - Knowledge of complex environments involving shared networks and multiple security enclaves - Ability to manage and own platform issues, acting as an Operations Manager during degradations and outages Understanding and application of the accreditation process - Familiarity with and the ability to lead agile scrums Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Active Splunk Certifications Active AWS Certifications - Knowledge of Cisco's AppDynamics Scripting tools to include Python, BASH, ShellScript, or Ansible A track record of automating infrastructure into IaaS Public, private and hybrid Cloud experience (AWS, Microsoft Azure, etc.) ### Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range $149603 - $254317 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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 1, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Jul 16, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 96 days - Location: Herndon, Virginia, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on BAE Systems’s careers site →](https://jobs.baesystems.com/global/en/job/BAE1US127154BREXTERNAL/Systems-Engineering-Manager) ## More jobs at BAE Systems ### [Citrix NetScaler Engineer (Expert)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/b4e022dc2cdbff5b1cde/) Herndon, Virginia, United States ### [Cloud Identity Engineer (Expert)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/be85e63bb34b109bbb4b/) Herndon, Virginia, United States ### [Cloud Pipeline Deployment Engineer (Expert)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/22710e09d14fc598faca/) Herndon, Virginia, United States ### [Expert ServiceNow CMDB Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/d599382958b8bcb03e48/) Herndon, Virginia, United States ### [ISSE (Expert)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/bae-systems/jobs/b8d90d6c38628adea833/) Herndon, Virginia, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Integrated Power Systems (IPS) COLUMBIA Class Electrical/Mechanical Systems Engineering - 2027 Engineering Summer Internship](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/2e145e7a9a556a7e7cfd/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT, US ### [Systems Engineering - Weapon Systems Flight Test](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/4e6a777fe097696ce7e7/) Lockheed Martin · Littleton, CO ### [Systems Engineering-System Safety Engineering Mgr](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/44da7d5f1fc52343540e/) Lockheed Martin · Sunnyvale, CA ### [Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Systems Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/general-dynamics/jobs/6f1ca3a96659070933b4/) General Dynamics · Groton, CT, US ### [Software Engineer 2 - Engineering Systems](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/4e004572dd9e813635a6/) Microsoft · United States, Washington, Redmond OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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