Sr. Principal Systems Administrator

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is the prime contractor for the Joint Tactical Ground Station (JTAGS) Pre-Planned Product Improvement (P3I) program. The JTAGS-P3I team is developing and deploying mission ground processing systems worldwide. These systems receive process and disseminate Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) sensor data in support of the theater missile-warning mission.

NGDS has an opening for a Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to join our JTAGS-P3I team located in Colorado Springs, CO.


Responsibilities of this position will include the following:

• Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators.
• Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products.
• Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.
• Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources.
• Participate in CONUS and OCONUS system and software deployment and sustainment activities (travel required).
• Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 9+ years of experience in System Administration or similar field OR Master's degree with 7 years of experience OR 13+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Candidate must possess active DOD Secret security clearance.
• Candidate must hold an active DoD 8570 IA Workforce Improvement Program IAT Level II Technical Level Certification/s (e.g. Security+)
• System administrator experience using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v6 and v7)
• System administrator experience with MS Windows (e.g., server 2012, 2019, Win10, etc.)
• Familiarity with network devices such as routers, switches, firewalls, and cryptographic equipment
• Familiarity with server architecture and data processing hardware
• Familiarity with network switching, network attached storage, firewall appliances, intrusion detection devices
• Familiarity with information assurance guidelines and practices
• Security+ certification or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior JTAGS experience
• System administration experience with LDAP
• Scripting experience/software integration knowledge
• Training or advanced knowledge specific to Cisco, NetApp, HP servers, and Dell servers
• Experience with antivirus patching, vulnerability scanning, and STIG implementation
• Experience with tactical radio sets and RF systems
• Experience with direct downlink antenna systems
• Mechanically inclined with working knowledge of standard mechanical tools
• Experience with formatting hard drives, imaging hard drives, managing backups
• Perform backups, perform periodic backups, and implement recovery plans

Salary Range: $109,900.00 - $164,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.