US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

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.

Designs and defines system architecture for new or existing complex computer systems. Determines systems specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security. Coordinates design of subsystems and integration of total system. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies. Develops and recommends corrective actions. May provide technical guidance for database administrators and software developers.

Essential Functions:

The System Administrator will work with RHEL 7/8 and MS Windows Domain Server Systems Administration experience who can work in a structured, configuration-controlled environment, primarily focused on the support and maintenance of real-time software applications and development infrastructure. Qualified candidates will be responsible for evaluating operational software problems and providing immediate solutions to restore service. Responsibilities also include the integration and verification of new baselines. Qualified candidates must be able to work in a dynamic and fast-paced team environment.

Principal duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support, maintenance, and documentation of Program software applications
• Jira tickets and administrative support.
• Support onboarding of equipment into the Program tracking and monitoring tools
• Administration of all aspects Windows Domain Services and RHEL Services.
• Make recommendations and act on improving user experience and enterprise system administration.
• Administration of virtualization environments using technologies such as vCenter, ESXi, storage provisioning, including the configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting of virtual servers and workstations.
• Assist testing new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed under supervision as required.
• Assist maintaining security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers.

Basic Qualifications for a Systems Administrator:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent with 6 years' relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 2 years' related experience
• Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 1-year related experience
• U.S. citizenship with ability to get a Secret security clearance.
• Minimum of three years of experience with Systems Administration for Linux Operating Systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Rocky Linux.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Able to obtain or have an active IAT Level II certification such as Linux+ or Security+ within 90 days.
• Secret security clearance.

Salary Range: $83,000.00 - $124,000.00

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.

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.

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 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.