BAE Systems expanding Georgia operations site

BAE Systems, one of the largest defense contractors in the Fort Gordon and Augusta, Ga., area, has secured an additional 17,000 square feet of commercial space to advance services.

“We’re committed to supporting our customer’s mission by bringing innovative solutions that further enable mission success,” Peder Jungck, vice president and general manager of BAE Systems Intelligence Solutions business, said. “Our expansion at Georgia Cyber Center helps us better serve those missions and advance research and development in cyber, information technology, and advanced analytics. Additionally, the expansion allows us to engage, recruit, and educate talent in the Augusta and Fort Gordon area.”

The center, located on the Nathan Deal Campus for Innovation in downtown Augusta, serves as a unique public/private partnership among academia, law enforcement, the government, the Army, and the private sector.

BAE Systems currently provides advanced analytics, artificial intelligence/machine learning, information technology, cybersecurity, and information assurance mission support.

The additional amenities will create space for up to 200 additional jobs. The company is currently recruiting cleared individuals with skills in cybersecurity, networks, IT infrastructure operations, multilevel security, and cloud computing.

BAE Systems is a leading provider of secure information technology support and services for the Army in the region and a trusted partner on critical national security programs.