Sr Principal Systems Administrator: Linux (*Active TS/SCI required)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology.  Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and 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!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator in the Payload and Ground Systems Division Engineering organization supporting our Integrated National Systems (INS) Business Unit (BU) to support a program out of either our Fairfax, VA  or Linthicum MD offices.

Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Deploy/test monthly patch updates to Linux/Window machines

• Deploy, manage, maintain, and support Microsoft Window servers and workstations

• Create and configure VMs with VMWare vSphere

• Create user accounts and administer user privileges within active directory

• Deploy/test monthly patch updates (rpms) to RHEL servers

• Assist with implementation of automated processes or functions to improve daily operations as directed

• Assist with implementation of technical security technology and IT projects

• Manage/Deploy AV server and client products

• Integrate updated management/monitoring tools

• Collaborate in authoring system documentation and procedures

This position will be located at either our Fairfax Virginia or Linthicum Maryland locations.

This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work. 

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application

• Minimum years of experience needed to be considered:

  • 8 Years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's

  • 6 Years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's

  • 4 Years of relevant experience with a completed Ph.D.

  • 10 Years of relevant experience with a completed associate’s degree

  • 12 years of relevant work experience in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required)

• Must have experience on all of the below:

  • Experience with Linux System Administration including management, configuration and patching

  • Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) implementations

  • Experience writing automated Linux scripts using languages such as Bash, PERL, Python, and/or Java

  • Experience with COTS package upgrades and software deployments

  • Must have a Security+ certification or equivalent certification for DoD 8570 compliance (maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment)

  • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing Amazon Web Services (AWS) or other cloud systems and deployments (Lambda, CloudFormation)

• Knowledge of PKI Certificate based authentication / Single Sign-On

• Knowledge of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Cyber Security

• Knowledge Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, WebLogic DNS and databases (Oracle, SQL Server, RedShift, others)

• Knowledge of web services setup

• Knowledge of networking and communications

To better support our employee’s work/life balance, most NG worksites support a 9/80 work schedule. The 9/80 schedule allows employees to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off.  This schedule or other work-hour flexibility options can be determined upon hire.

With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on Earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. #definingpossible

Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $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.

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.