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Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU)

Sr./ Principal System Administrator (TS/SCI) – Space Systems (El Segundo)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU), El Segundo, California, United States, 90245


Requisition ID: R10166867

Category:

Information Technology

Location:

El Segundo, California, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Top Secret

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Travel Required:

No

Relocation Assistance:

Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available:

1

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.

We have an opening for a

Tier 3/4 System Administrator

to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space Systems organization. This position will be located in

El Segundo, CA.

An active TS/SCI clearance is required, and work will be performed within a SCIF, on-site.

Job Responsibilities

Aid fellow team members and end users in troubleshooting and problem resolution in support of real-time operations.

Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to include, but not limited to, creation of process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux VMs via OpenStack.

Provide accurate logs so that the development and sustainment teams can make improvements in product stability and functionality.

Implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with team members, system engineers, operators, project managers, end users, and customers.

Install, configure, and perform maintenance of virtual environments to include virtualized servers and VDI Desktops utilizing PCoIP.

Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists via Active Directory and Linux.

Oversee daily maintenance and provide Tier 1/2 troubleshooting and support in OpenStack environment.

Support integration of DevOps software such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Ansible, and Terraform.

This position can be filled at the Principal or Sr. Principal level.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Systems Administrator

Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of experience; OR Master’s degree with 4 years of experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Must have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain SCI level access.

Experience in Linux (RHEL 7/8) Server and Workstation Administration and OpenStack Administration and/or experience in Windows (10 and Server) Server and Workstation Administration.

Ability to follow a checklist or an established troubleshooting routine for connection or software issues.

Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting through shared responsibility, empathy, and respect.

Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification.

Sr. Principal Systems Administrator

Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of experience; OR Master’s degree with 8 years of experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Must have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain SCI level access.

Experience in Linux (RHEL 7/8) Server and Workstation Administration and OpenStack Administration and/or experience in Windows (10 and Server) Server and Workstation Administration.

Ability to follow a checklist or an established troubleshooting routine for connection or software issues.

Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting through shared responsibility, empathy, and respect.

Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification.

Experience with DNS, Active Directory, GPOs, and LDAP configuration.

Experience with DevOps systems and methods.

Familiar with the concepts of server and desktop virtualization, PCOIP, or experience with low level administration of an environment.

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical

Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

Salary Range:

$97,500 - $146,300

Salary Range 2:

$120,900 - $181,300

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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