Principal/Sr Principal Linux Systems Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.

As a Systems Administrator, you’ll be joining our program supporting a set of critical national security missions and customers. The Systems Administrator requires Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server experience who can work in a structured, configuration-controlled environment supporting both Factory and Operations and Maintenance (O&M) to install, test and integrate software applications.

Principal duties include, but are not limited to:

• Administration of RHEL Operating System networks
• Support, maintenance and documentation of RHEL and VMS applications
• Evaluating operational software problems and providing immediate solutions to restore service
• Support onboarding of equipment to operational networks
• Troubleshooting issues and configurations impacting packet and data buffering capabilities
• Staff in our Principal (T03) and Senior Principal (T04) levels are expected to quickly gain mission and system domain knowledge coupling that with prior experience to mentor and influence others as well as contribute to advancing the program’s objectives and meeting customer expectations. If you thrive in this kind of environment, then please apply so we can consider you.

This position is based in Aurora, Colorado and can be filled at either a Principal (Level 3) or a Sr. Principal (Level 4) level.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree with 5 years of IT experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of IT experience
• Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) with 9 years of IT experience; or Master's degree with 7 years of IT experience
• Active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Polygraph
• Active/current CompTIA Security+ certification or equivalent 8570 certification
• At least 3 years of Systems Administration experience on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of Systems Administration experience on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Server in a TS/SCI classified environment representing a strong proficiency
• Experience with Amergint or RT Logic software
• Experience working with worldwide enterprise networks
• Experience with other operating systems such as Windows Server, or OpenVMS
• Ability to effectively communicate and present to program management and customers
• Ability to effectively write technical documentation
• Experience sharing knowledge, mentoring, and working in a collaborative environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, testing, and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds (yet such is in-frequent)
• Ability to support after hours and on weekends as needed (yet such is in-frequent)

Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.