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title: Systems Administrator at BAE Systems in Sterling, VA
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| **Company** | [BAE Systems](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/bae-systems?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | Sterling, VA |
| **Posted** | Nov 07, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** BAE Systems sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 2 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for BAE Systems.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $134,000 – $168,000 a year (median $153,000).

## Description

The Systems Administrator is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance, and optimization of a Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. This role ensures the stability, security, and performance of the ERP environment to support critical business operations across payroll, benefits, and human resources.  

**Key Responsibilities:**

- **System Maintenance & Administration:**
  * Install, configure, and maintain the ERP application and its underlying operating system.
  * Manage system updates, patches, and version upgrades, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
  * Perform regular system health checks, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of system bottlenecks.
- **User & Access Management:**
  * Manage user accounts, roles, and permissions based on the principle of least privilege.
  * Coordinate with business owners to define and implement security profiles and access control lists.
  * Provide technical support and guidance regarding system functionality and access.
- **Backup & Disaster Recovery:**
  * Implement and monitor robust backup schedules and validate data integrity through regular restoration tests.
  * Maintain and update the Disaster Recovery (DR) plan specifically for the ERP environment to ensure business continuity.
- **Environment Management:**
  * Manage the lifecycle of various environments (Development, Testing/QA, and Production).
  * Coordinate the migration of configurations and customizations from lower environments to production.
- **Collaboration & Documentation:**
  * Work closely with business analysts to translate requirements into technical configurations.
  * Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, configuration logs, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
## Skills

- Enterprise Resource Planning
- Technical Support
- Least Privilege Access Control
- Property Restoration
- Operations
- Performance Tuning
- Data Integrity
- Collaboration
- Standard Operating Procedures (Sop)
- Systems Architecture
- Access Control Lists
- Technical Documentation
- Maintenance
- Disaster Recovery
- Backup and Recovery
- Business Continuity

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