Principal Systems Administrator/Sr Principal Systems Administrator - NG Space Systems
Requisition ID: R10155203
- Category: Information Technology
- Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America
- Clearance Type: SCI
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
The Integration and Support Group (ISG), a large diverse IT service organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to support the Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) in their development and deployment of ground systems. The location for this role will be at our Space Park campus in Redondo Beach, CA. This work is in a secure facility (SCIF) and 100% onsite work is required.
To be successful in this role, you should enjoy learning and learn quickly, be motivated by the opportunity to solve hard problems with challenging boundary conditions, work well with a motivated and mission-focused team, enjoy working with both speed and accuracy, and take great pride in your work and the work of the team(s).
Core Responsibilities:
- Interaction with users to determine hardware/software requirements and installation and configuration of hardware, operating systems and COTS
- Evaluation of vendor products, providing recommendations to purchase hardware and software, providing backup recovery, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, building of systems and computing asset management
- Applicant must be experienced in STIG configuration, classified processing, and security procedures
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Administrator (A03) level or a Senior Principal Systems Administrator (A04) level, depending on the qualifications outlined below.
Basic Qualifications for the Principal Systems Administrator (A03):
- Current active Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (SCI) security access/clearance needed, preferably CENTER briefed
- Bachelor's degree and 6 years of experience, or Master's degree and 4 years of experience; an additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Adjudicated Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
- Active CompTIA Security+ certification
- Ability to apply to Privileged User (PU) status prior to start date
- Demonstrated expertise as a Linux Systems Administrator
- Experience in automating tasks utilizing scripting and/or orchestration tools. Specifically, proficiency in one or more of the following languages is preferred: PowerShell, Python, Bash, or YAML (executed/managed via Ansible)
- Knowledge of version control using code repositories (Bitbucket/Gitlab)
- Familiarity with Virtual environment using VMware products (i.e., vCenter, ESXi, etc.)
- Familiarity with Networking environment (i.e., routers, firewalls, VLANs, etc.)
- Familiarity with NAS technologies such as NetApp
Basic Qualifications for the Senior Principal Systems Administrator (A04):
- Current active Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (SCI) security access/clearance needed, preferably CENTER briefed
- Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience, or Master’s degree and 8 years of experience; an additional 4 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
- Adjudicated Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph
- Active CompTIA Security+ certification
- Ability to apply to Privileged User (PU) status prior to start date
- Demonstrated expertise as a Linux Systems Administrator
- Experience in automating tasks utilizing scripting and/or orchestration tools. Specifically, proficiency in one or more of the following languages is preferred: PowerShell, Python, Bash, or YAML (executed/managed via Ansible)
- Knowledge of version control using code repositories (Bitbucket/Gitlab)
- Familiarity with Virtual environment using VMware products (i.e., vCenter, ESXi, etc.)
- Familiarity with Networking environment (i.e., routers, firewalls, VLANs, etc.)
- Familiarity with NAS technologies such as NetApp
Preferred Qualifications for both roles:
- Demonstrated expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
- Experience with troubleshooting complex RHEL, network, and COTS-related issues
- Experience with Ansible is a definite plus
- Experience managing a highly virtualized production environment
- Certifications (i.e., Red Hat, NetApp, VMware, etc.)
- Familiarity with the Agile methodology
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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.