Principal Systems Administrator/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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 Northrop Grumman Space Systems Ionospheric Grounds Sensors (IGS) program is seeking a Systems Administrator Level 3 or 4 to join its team of qualified and diverse professionals supporting the Space Force space weather mission.  This individual will provide system administration support to the program's Ionospheric Ground Sensors (IGS) production, test, and operational systems. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Summary / Responsibilities:

• System installation, configuration, troubleshooting
• Implementing and maintaining system security postures
• Patch maintenance,
• License management,
• System backup administration,
• User account/environment administration,
• Reviewing audit logs,
• Performance analysis, tuning, and upgrading
• Assisting with hardware/software installations
• Supporting the 24/7 on-call operations environment

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal/Level 3: BS with 5 years of relevant experience, MS with 3 years of relevant experience, OR PhD with 1 year of relevant experience; 4 additional years of experience may be consider in lieu of degree.
• Sr. Principal/Level 4: BS with 8 years of relevant experience; MS with 6 years of relevant experience; OR PhD with 4 years of relevant experience; 4 additional years of experience may be consider in lieu of degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application
• Candidate should have, or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire, a CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Minimum of 5 years RedHat Enterprise Linux 7/8 (RHEL7/8) administration experience.
• Expert level server administrator experience.
• Experience with domain architecture and administration
• Possess an understanding of networking/zoning to include VLAN/VSAN setup, and experience with RHEL and SELINUX system security lockdowns to include SCAP STIG, and NESSUS ACAS mitigations.
• Capable of completing assigned work with limited guidance / supervision
• Must have strong organization skills to prioritize assigned work and meet deadlines
• Must be able to adapt to changing priorities based on mission need
• Must work well in a small team environment
• Must be detail-oriented
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Contributes to the completion of organization and program goals
• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess knowledge of Red Hat’s Identity Management software.
• Advanced understanding of Red Hat’s Satellite/Foreman infrastructure
• Expert with virtual machines, specifically Red Hat’s KVM suite.
• Understanding and ability to manage and develop Red Hat Linux Kickstart discs.
• Advanced understanding of MFA; Expert understanding of security certificates for authentication.
• Possess knowledge of BASH scripting; Python3 scripting experience highly preferred.
• Possess knowledge of domain infrastructure including but not limited to RBAC roles, sudo rules, and more.
• Knowledge of DoD policies and procedures
• Experience with remotely managed/unattended systems
• Experience with RMF cybersecurity standards

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00Salary Range 2: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.