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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 Systems Administrator – Level 2 or Level 3 joins the Space Sector team to perform as a Linux Systems Administrator on large, classified government contracts. Working independently under minimal direction, the individual maintains multi-user computer systems by coordinating with network, software, and system engineers. Key responsibilities include installing, upgrading, patching, and monitoring systems to improve performance and reliability. The role involves managing user accounts, modifying file permissions, and performing quarterly security patch updates on numerous virtual machines. Required technical skills include experience with RHEL server administration, VMware, and virtualization. Candidates must also manage security audit and logging information for classified networked and standalone computers. The work involves supporting complex information assurance processes across cross-platform networks consisting of Linux, UNIX, and Windows Servers within a secure government environment.
What does a Systems Administrator earn?
Median $112000 from 47 postings across 5 companies.
Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems on large, classified government contracts.
Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance, reliability, and configuration management.
Install, upgrade, and patch systems while monitoring for performance issues.
Create and maintain user accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
Perform quarterly security patch updates on a multitude of virtual machines using VMware.
Maintain security audit and logging information for all classified networked and standalone computers.
What we're looking for
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Must possess an active Top-Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance with an active Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph at time of application.
Must have at least 1 year of server administration experience with RHEL.
Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II baseline certification or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date.
Level 2 requires a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, a Master’s with 0 years, or 4+ years of experience in lieu of a degree.
Level 3 requires a Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s with 3 years, a PhD with 1 year, or 4+ years in lieu of a degree.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and work off shifts and overtime as needed.
Knowledge and experience with VMware and virtualization (preferred); familiarity with Information Assurance, Active Directory, and cross-platform networks (preferred).
Linux
RHEL
VMware
Virtualization
Active Directory
UNIX
Windows Server
Security+
Configuration Management
Information Assurance
Cyber Security
Security Audit
Logging
Linux
Windows
VMware
ESXi
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
NAS Storage
NetApp
ONTAP
Active Directory
Splunk
Tenable
Nessus
Security+
CASP
CISSP
RMF
STIG
iptables
SharePoint
Wiki
RAID
Identity Management
Single Sign-On
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