Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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On-site
Location
Wright-Patterson AFB, OH
Employment
Full-time
Posted
83 days ago
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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

The Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator (AHT) joins a team of Systems, Network, and Storage Administrators to maintain and enhance Windows Systems and Infrastructure for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. This role involves supporting two production networks and a research and development environment containing both Linux and Windows systems. The primary responsibility is to achieve high availability, security, and integrity for the operating environment while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. Key technical requirements include Windows Server Administration, Active Directory Certificate Services, and hardware installation including firmware upgrades. Candidates should possess skills in scripting with PowerShell, Perl, or Bash, as well as experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, SAN, NAS, Elasticsearch, and Kibana. The work supports all-source intelligence regarding air, cyber, space, and ballistic missile threats.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $112000 from 47 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Maintain and enhance Windows Systems and Infrastructure for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center.
  • Ensure high availability, security, and integrity for the operating environment.
  • Support two production networks and a research and development environment including Linux and Windows.
  • Perform hardware installation and maintenance, including firmware upgrades.
  • Manage enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area networks (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
  • Utilize scripting tools such as PowerShell, Perl, or Bash to automate tasks.
  • Administer Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) and Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager.
  • Manage and monitor data using Elasticsearch and Kibana.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience for level 2.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience for level 3.
  • Master's degree with 0 years of relevant experience for level 2.
  • Master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience for level 3.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Active IAT Level II certification such as Security X, Security+, or CISSP.
  • Minimum of three years’ experience in Windows Server Administration.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.

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