Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Patuxent River, MD
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 75 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 14 roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator

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The Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator joins the Ground Segment team to support the MQ-4C Triton program test activities. This role provides technical support services for the MQ-4C Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations, focusing on engineering integration, system sustainment, and ground or flight test operational mission support. Key responsibilities include performing system administration for classified government contracts, maintaining multi-user computer systems, managing file systems, and providing backup and recovery services. The candidate will utilize Windows Server OS, VMware, and Linux Redhat to manage domain architecture, SAN storage, and network configurations. Required skills include experience with Windows AD, LDAP, and rudimentary scripting. The work involves resolving system deficiencies, performing configuration management, and ensuring compliance with strict Information Systems security guidelines within a maritime unmanned air vehicle test environment.

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Median $112000 from 47 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Windows Server VMware Linux LDAP SAN Storage Cisco VLANs Routing Scripting RMF STIG DISA Security+ CASP CISSP DoD 8570 Configuration Management Backup and Recovery

What you'll do

Perform Windows and VMware system administration for classified government contracts.
Provide Linux and Redhat system administration for classified government contracts.
Maintain multi-user computer systems and coordinate with network, software, and system engineers.
Analyze customer requirements to determine equipment and software solutions for technical problems.
Install, upgrade, patch, monitor, and manage configuration for system enhancements.
Manage backup and recovery services, file systems, disk space, and virus protection.
Create and maintain user accounts, file permissions, and security access lists.
Maintain security audit logs and prepare documentation for Computer Security input.

What we're looking for

Must have a Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, a Master's degree, or a Ph.D. with the required years of experience.
Must have an active US Government Top Secret Clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) and SCI clearances.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph.
Must have current Security+ CE or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
Must have experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
Must have the ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Must have the ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

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