Job Description
We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us."

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BAE Systems is seeking a talented Platform Engineering Manager to help us create the world's most advanced solutions in Electronic Warfare and Communications for our defense related customers. Ready to make a difference? Our employees design, integrate, and test the world's next generation communication and electronic warfare systems for the United States DoD and international customers. You will be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

The Platform Engineering Manager is a senior leadership role that oversees the strategic and operational management of the engineering cloud environment. This role requires leading the VC3 environment to meet and exceed contemporary and future computing paradigms by developing comprehensive operational strategies to enhance system stability, efficiency, and security.

Key responsibilities include:

Guiding cross-functional teams through the complexities of infrastructure and platform service management
Adopting and integrating cutting-edge cloud-native technologies and methodologies
Ensuring the infrastructure is resilient, scalable, and agile
Championing innovation and advocating for continuous process optimization
Driving tenant satisfaction by delivering superior service to users
Ensuring the VC3 environment remains at the forefront of technological advancement
Adapting to and capitalizing on new opportunities for growth and improvement in a highly secure and efficient manner

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed fulltime on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.

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 take pride in important work-life balance initiatives including every other Friday Off, Flextime, and Telecommuting. 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.

* Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status*

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Must be able to obtain a DoD Secret Clearance
12+ years' experience and a BS degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, System Engineering, or related field.
Experience in crafting forward-looking strategies for scaling, enhancing operational efficiency, and achieving unparalleled availability and positioning the platform to thrive amidst evolving technological landscapes
Success in fostering a culture of collaboration and integration among technical teams; promoting continuous improvement and innovation in workflows
A background adhering to security standards championing robust security measures to protect the environment against vulnerabilities
Experience in cross functional collaboration between with the Hardware Solutions and Software Solutions to modernize infrastructure and adopt cloud-native practices
Experience developing and managing a coordinated response to minimize downtime and impact when incidents occur as well as leveraging the expertise of the SRE, DevOps, Security, and Ops teams to ensure rapid resolution

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Active TS/SCI Clearance
MS Degree in Engineering or Technical Discipline
Experience in the development and adherence to security protocols and compliance measures across all cloud environments
Familiarity with security team collaboration to conduct regular security audits and enhance security frameworks
Knowledge of emerging threats and ensuring the organization's security measures evolve accordingly

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.