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About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense
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The Cyber Systems Administrator/Principal Cyber Systems Administrator role involves providing Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for information technology systems while managing infrastructure and related processes. The selected candidate will monitor system operations, manage user experiences, and perform troubleshooting for various devices including mobile hardware. Day-to-day responsibilities include configuring Linux and Windows operating systems, installing software patches, and managing virtualized environments, networking components, and storage solutions. Key technical requirements include proficiency with Active Directory, DHCP, GPOs, DNS, LDAP, MS Exchange, MECM, and MSSQL. The role also utilizes tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, ELK, SolarWinds, and VMware Aria. Candidates must navigate Linux distributions like Ubuntu and Red Hat while managing network components involving Cisco or VMware NSX technologies to ensure reliable performance across the organization's infrastructure.
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support for domain, system, and network administration.
Monitor and maintain the operation of computer systems, applications, and user experiences.
Manage IT system infrastructure, including day-to-day operations and problem resolution for all devices.
Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems, including software installation and patching.
Configure and manage virtualized environments, virtual networking, and storage solutions.
Troubleshoot network components and implement enhancements to improve system reliability and performance.
Communicate issue status and technical updates to program management and end users.
What we're looking for
Must be a United States citizen.
Must possess an active Top Secret / SCI security clearance.
Must hold a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher before start date.
For Cyber Systems Administrator: Master's degree with 0 years experience, Bachelor's with 2 years experience, or equivalent substitution.
For Principal Cyber Systems Administrator: PhD with 1 year experience, Master's with 3 years experience, or Bachelor's with 5 years experience (or equivalent).
Must be able to configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems, including software installation and patching.
Must be able to configure and manage virtualized environments, virtual networking, and storage solutions.
US Citizenship Active Top Secret / SCI security clearance to be considered.
Windows Server
Active Directory
Group Policy
VMware
Linux
Microsoft Exchange
Cisco
Scripting
ServiceNow
JIRA
RMF
STIG
Solar Winds
Splunk
SAN Storage
LDAP
Security+
CCNA-Security