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IT Operations Lead at BAE Systems, Sterling, VA. Pay posted by the employer: $150k–254k/yr. Posted Oct 9, 2026, last seen on the employer's hiring page Nov 5, 2026. Mentioned in the posting: CISSP.
Job Description At BAE Systems, we believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find here. Join us as our team develops, maintains, and protects the latest technology that directly aids in the defense of national security. As part of our team...
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Job DescriptionAt BAE Systems, we believe your career should be filled with innovation and discovery. And that's exactly what you'll find here. Join us as our team develops, maintains, and protects the latest technology that directly aids in the defense of national security.
As part of our team, you’ll be joining a diverse group of driven professionals who are modernizing legacy infrastructure and applications as part of a ‘no fail’ mission, all the while protecting systems with the most-current cybersecurity practices. With us, you’ll be able to make an impact while you hone your skills and grow in your career.
We are looking for an IT Operations Lead to add their skills to our team supporting a classified customer in the Intelligence Community. This is an exciting and dynamic job opportunity where you’ll not only work on an important project, but help advance the U.S mission to protect our Nation and partners.
- Eight (8) years of experience encompassing multiple disciplines (e.g., System or Network Engineering, Client Server, Service Operations, Security, and/or Voice Video and Cloud)
- Four (4) years of experience overseeing and managing O&M support services, to include: IT sustainment activities, IT procurement, system security, asset management, mission support, operations support, and system maintenance
- Four (4) years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud, Linux, Windows domains, network, telephony, hypervisor, and hyper-converged environments
- Four (4) years of experience troubleshooting multi-segmented complex systems
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree in an IT field
- Eight (8) years of experience within a classified environment
- Current certifications in CISSP and/or ITIL
- Four (4) years of experience designing, architecting, and implementing innovative methods to meet mission objective and assess opportunities for innovation
- Two (2) years of experience identifying improvement areas and suggesting design criteria for solutions
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, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
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