Description

Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking an experienced technical leader to manage our Virtual Infrastructure team, focusing on day-to-day operations, maintenance, and strategic planning for our VMware vSphere environments and other virtualization technologies. The successful candidate will be an expert in their field, responsible for developing advanced concepts, techniques, and standards, and providing technical guidance to the team. This role is critical to supporting key initiatives such as datacenter modernization and digital transformation.

Responsibilities include:

• Spearhead the Virtual Infrastructure team, providing technical leadership and mentorship to a Tier 3 operations team, while ensuring the delivery of stable, secure, and high-performing virtualized environments, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and employee engagement.
• Drive technical innovation and excellence by developing and implementing creative solutions to complex virtual infrastructure problems, while serving as a technical authority and external spokesperson for the organization on key matters related to virtual infrastructure strategy and direction.
• Lead the development and implementation of virtual infrastructure modernization and expansion strategies, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable key organizational initiatives, such as datacenter modernization and digital transformation.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance on VMware vSphere environments, Hyper-V, and other virtualization technologies
• Manage service roadmaps, service lifecycle management, and technical processes and procedures.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment by facilitating technical and group discussions.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible hybrid or fully remote work and 5/40 or 9/80 schedules
• Opportunity to lead a critical team and contribute to key organizational initiatives such as datacenter modernization
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Professional development and growth opportunities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical field plus 8 or more years related experience. Related technical experience or certifications may be considered in lieu of education.
• Expert-level knowledge of VMware vSphere environments, Hyper-V, and other virtualization technologies in large-scale enterprise environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Strong understanding of datacenter modernization and digital transformation initiatives
• Proven experience as a technical leader in a virtual infrastructure management role

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with implementation and auditing of DFARS, NIST, and CMMC compliance controls
• Experience with technical project management
• Previous success in developing standards, process improvement, and managing processes
• Strong learning capacity for software tools and technologies
• Preferred certifications include VCP-DTM, VCAP-DTM Deploy/Design, CCE-V, CCP-N
• Extensive experience with Aria Suite (Automation, Operations, Logs, and Networks)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $118504 - $201457

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 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.

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.