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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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JOB TITLE: Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Administrator
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to join the team. This role involves performing Linux and Windows system administration on large government contracts, specifically managing VMware technologies and NAS storage. The successful candidate will maintain multi-user computer systems, perform installations, patching, and configuration management, while providing backup and recovery services. Key responsibilities include managing user accounts, file permissions, and security audit logging for classified networked and standalone computers. Required technical skills include RHEL, Windows, VMWare, k8s, and experience with Cisco and HP switching and firewalls. The role requires expertise in STIG compliance, RMF, and cryptological devices like KG-175. The work involves maintaining complex mission systems within air gapped environments and ensuring information system accreditation.
What does a Systems Administrator earn?
Median $111000 from 48 postings across 5 companies.
Perform Linux and Windows system administration for large government contracts.
Administer VMware technologies and manage all aspects of NAS storage.
Install, upgrade, patch, and monitor systems to improve performance and reliability.
Provide backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space.
Create user accounts and manage file permissions and security access lists.
Maintain security audit logs for classified networked and standalone computers.
Support the Cyber Security team and ensure STIG compliance and IA accreditation.
Deploy containerized applications and manage production Kubernetes clusters.
What we're looking for
Must have a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at the time of application and the ability to obtain SCI access.
Must have a DODD 8140 baseline certification.
Must hold a Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA security, GSEC, SSCP, or higher-level security certification.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Principal: Bachelor’s in science with 5+ years experience, 3+ years with a Master’s, or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
Sr. Principal: Bachelor’s in science with 8+ years experience, 6+ years with a Master’s, 4 years with a PhD, or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
Experience administering production Kubernetes clusters and working understanding of RHEL, Windows, VMWare, k8s, and enterprise migration.
Bachelor’s degree in science with 5+ years of relevant.
Linux
Windows
VMware
ESXi
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
NAS Storage
NetApp
ONTAP
Active Directory
Splunk
Tenable
Nessus
RMF
STIG
Security+
CISSP
SharePoint
Identity Management
RAID
iptables
RedHat Linux
VMware
vCenter
vSphere
NSX
Tanzu
Avi Load Balancer
JIRA
Confluence
CAMEO
Model Based Systems Engineering
High Performance Computing
Network Design
Computer Virtualization
BOM
BOE
Systems Engineering
Linux
Windows
VMware
ESXi
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
NAS Storage
NetApp
ONTAP
Active Directory
Splunk
Tenable
Nessus
RMF
STIG
Security+
CISSP
CASP
SharePoint
Identity Management
Single Sign-On
RAID
iptables
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Windows Server
VMware
ESXi
NetApp
NAS Storage
Active Directory
Splunk
Tenable
Nessus
RMF
STIG
Security+
CISSP
CASP
SharePoint
Linux
Windows 10