Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Aurora
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10081297Category: Information
TechnologyLocation: Aurora, CO, USACitizenship Required: United
States CitizenshipClearance Type: Top SecretTelecommute: No
Teleworking not available for this positionShift: Not Applicable
(United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the
TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availableAt
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.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.Essential Functions:Perform as a Linux System Administrator
on large government contracts.Perform administration on VMware
technologies (or related)Able to communicate effectively at all
levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in
written and oral formats.Maintain smooth operation of multi-user
computer systems, including coordination with network, software,
and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end
users, and customer and IT management.Able to support multiple
networks.Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and
direct others as necessary.Analyze internal or external customer
requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for
solutions to problems by means of automated systems.Recommend and
implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and
reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching,
monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration
management.Provide backup and recovery services; manage file
systems anddisk space; manage virus protectionon a routine
basis.Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify
file permissions and security access lists.Test new releases of
products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.Develop
and document technical processes and procedures as needed.Make
recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system
components.Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with
vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.Adhere
to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all
cases.Maintain security audit and logging information on all
classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the
Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).Prepare security
documentation for Cyber Security team.Report project status as
required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.Work under
minimal direction and independently determine and develop
approaches to solutionsThis position may be filled at a Cyber
Architect or Principal Cyber Architect level.Salary Range for Cyber
Architect: $78,600.00-$118,000.00Salary Range for Principal Cyber
Architect: $96,900.00-$145,300.00Basic Qualifications:For a Cyber
Architect: Bachelor's degree with 2 years of IT experience;
Master's degree with 0 years of IT experience; Associate's degree
with4 years of IT experience; OR a HS Diploma / GED with 6 years of
IT experience is requiredFor a Principal Cyber Architect:
Bachelor's degree with 5 years of IT experience; Master's degree
with 3 years of IT experience; Associate's degree with7 years of IT
experience; OR a HS Diploma or GED with 9 years of IT experience is
requiredMust have server administration experience with Linux
(RedHat Enterprise Linux is preferred)Must have a DOD 8570 IAT
Level 2 baseline certification (example: Security+ CE); OR must
have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of start
date.Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.Ability to
work after hours and on weekends as needed.Candidate must be
eligible for a Top Secret/SCI security clearance to be considered
(will not be required to start)Candidate must be able to obtain a
Counterintelligence Polygraph (CI-PolyPreferred Qualifications:The
ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or higher degree in a
STEM-related discipline, a Security+ CE, and 5+ years of experience
with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server administration in an
SCI classified environmentExperience operating under and managing
systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG,
JAFAN, or JSIG information system environmentsExperience with NAS
storage device (preferably NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.X or
higher; CDOT)Solid understanding of Enterprise-level storage
concepts to include all commonly used RAID-levelsSolid
understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities; Experience
hardening Linux systems in accordance with RMF and STIGsIdentity
Management (Single Sign-On) experienceVMware and ESXi (6.X or
higher) configuration and management experienceExperience with
host-based firewall implementations and configuration (Redhat
"iptables")Windows (7, 10) administration experience; Windows
Server experience; Group Policies (GPOs) experience; Active
Directory management experienceSolid writing skills and use of Wiki
pages and Sharepoint sites for documentationDoD 8570 Certification
in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco)Currently valid Security+
CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certificationCurrent Secret or
Top Secret security clearanceSalary Range: $81,000 USD $121,600
USDSalary Range 2: $99,800 USD $149,800 USDEmployees 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 health and safety
of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company
encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19
vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in
the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical
or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions
and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor
vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042
https://www.Saferfederalworkforce.Gov/contractors/.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.
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