Video Systems Engineer (Expert)

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.

Do you enjoy working on a small team and working with great people? We are a small team and are looking for a Systems Engineer with a minimum of 11 years relevant experience and a bachelor's degree to deliver enterprise video collaboration capabilities, including architectural design and optimization, system evaluation and analysis. The candidate shall work closely with a Senior Project Manager to perform technical planning, system integration, verification, and validation, evaluate alternatives including cost, risk, supportability, and analyses for total systems. The systems engineer shall lead analysis at all levels of total system product to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal; ensure the logical and systematic conversion of product requirements into total systems solutions; and translate customer requirements into hardware/software specifications. If you enjoy contributing to small teams and possess an aptitude for getting things done, this may be the job for you.

Position responsibilities include the following:

• Design, solution, and implement various network communications and Video systems

• Implement network designs and upgrades

• Create Procurement BOM's for Video and communication systems

• Brief designs to various levels of leadership and boards for approval

• Ensure systems are A&A compliant

• Provide continuous monitoring of network systems ensuring system stability

• Troubleshoot and resolve with video and network communication system issues

• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing including routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, and gateways

• Evaluate and report on new communications technologies to enhance systems capabilities

• Provide technical support to customers and other stakeholders

• Work collaboratively with other engineers to ensure successful completion of projects

• Have knowledge of Cisco UCS (Unified Computing System: Fabric Interconnect and Nexus network switches, Chassis comprising Server Blades, and a NetApp ONTAP Storage Array System

• Maintain, upgrade, configure and monitor daily and weekly differential and full system backup policies and activities

• Manage and maintain equipment inventory

• Ensure compliance with all relevant industry regulations and standards

• Maintain and update VMware ESXi hosts and vSphere/vCenter v7.0+ system hosting virtual Windows servers and workstations, and Linux servers

• Build, maintain, and upgrade Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) for use with Microsoft Windows 11 OS workstation and laptop builds, Server 2020, 2019, and 2016 builds, server and workstation security updates and patching, application deployments and software/licensing and compliance reports

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Required Education, Experience, & Skills We are looking for Systems Engineer with a minimum of 11 years' relevant experience and a Bachelors' Degree. Candidate must have experience in the following...

• Experience operating VMWare ESXi hypervisor servers

• Solid understanding of Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and H.323 communications protocol

• Solid understanding of Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols and certificate

• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal oversight and as part of a team

• Experience designing, executing, and maintaining manual and automated functional, integration, and regression testing documentation

• Experience troubleshooting and resolving Tier 3/4 technical issues and documenting findings and implementation

• Experience with Poly and Cisco VTC infrastructure solutions

• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (UCM)

• Experience with Unified Border Element (UBE)

• Experience with Cisco Expressways or Tandberg Video Communications Server (VCS)

• Experience with Cisco Meeting Server (MS) or Acano Media Gateway

• Experience with Cisco Prime Collaboration Provisioning (PCP)

• Experience with Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS)

• Experience with Cisco Jabber software client

• Server and Software upgrades

• Familiarity with system accreditation - A&A

• Strong troubleshooting skills

• Strong verbal communication and written documentation skills

• Ability to speak on technical terms with management at a level that they can understand as well as with other engineers at a higher level to ensure work is being done correctly

• Minimal local WMA travel may be required as needed to support the mission

• Experience with Networking Layer 1 and 2

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Cisco Expressways

• Cisco Meeting Server (CMS)

• VMWare ESXi hypervisor servers

• Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) and H.323 communications protocol

• Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols and certificate

• Multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways

• Poly and Cisco VTC infrastructure solutions

• Extron equipment and programming

• Citrix Thin Client Endpoints

• Microsoft Certificate Authority (CA)

• Veritas NetBackup Appliance

• Basic hardware knowledge including disk formatting and driver installation

• Windows Assessment and Deployment Kit (ADK)

• Windows Pre-Installation Environment (WinPE)

• Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack (MDOP)

• Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM) with O/S deployment

• Cisco UCS Manager and KVM Manager - blade server configuration and management

• VMWare vCenter/vSphere and ESXi

• Trellix ePO

• Certifications: Microsoft administration or engineering certs

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $140690 - $239140

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.