IT Infrastructure Engineering Team Lead

Job Description
About the Role:
BAE Systems is looking for a proven leader to oversee an IT Infrastructure Engineering team supporting a large federal government customer. In this role, you'll lead a team responsible for designing, integrating, and maintaining a wide range of systems-including servers (physical and virtual), storage solutions, cloud infrastructure, networking equipment, workstations, and more.
We're seeking someone who not only understands enterprise-level IT environments but knows how to lead a team, manage projects, and partner closely with senior government stakeholders to drive outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers supporting enterprise IT operations.
• Oversee end-to-end project planning, from scoping and task management to scheduling and cost tracking.
• Manage daily infrastructure operations-both on-prem and cloud-including updates, patching, and system improvements.
• Collaborate with government IT leaders to align technical efforts with mission objectives.
• Ensure infrastructure and applications meet performance, security, and compliance standards.
• Lead integration efforts across systems, databases, APIs, and applications to support data flow and reporting.
• Own change management processes and lead continuous service improvement initiatives.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 8+ years of experience in IT infrastructure and systems engineering.
• 3+ years of experience leading engineering or operations teams.
• Strong background in environments using VMware, SAN/DA systems, Windows OS, SQL/Oracle, and Office apps.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS) and supporting enterprise applications.
• Familiarity with MS Project or similar tools.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• PMP Certification
• Experience managing cloud-based infrastructure (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence)
• Experience managing teams supporting enterprise databases (SQL and/or Oracle)

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $130355 - $221603
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.
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.