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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Staff Cyber Systems Administrator - 20470. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program.
Command Systems Special Projects. Through close partnership with our business and operating units, we collaboratively transform uncertain, urgent, and cross-cutting challenges into actionable, scalable solutions. By working collaboratively, we provide objective insight, align strategic direction, and accelerate the delivery of mission-critical capabilities while upholding the highest standards of quality and return on investment.
The Command Systems (CS) Staff Cyber Systems Administrator reports to the CS Labs Lead within the CS Business Unit (BU) under the CS Special Projects Organization. They are responsible for reviewing and or developing software for the organization. Using DevOps and Agile methodologies you will be analyzing/reviewing/recommending optimizations for systems and services for security, automation, and performance/availability, while ensuring solutions developed adhere and align to the baseline systems designs, configuration management, and architecture standards. You will work closely in a DevOps environment with program personnel to ensure smooth execution of continuous integration and test.
Develops advanced concepts, techniques, and standards. Develops new applications based on professional principles and theories. Demonstrates skill and ability to analyze and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. Able to communicate effectively at the highest levels. Viewed as expert in field within the corporation. Develops solutions to problems of unusual complexity which require a high degree of ingenuity, creativity, and innovativeness. Challenges are frequently unique and solutions may serve as precedent for future decisions. Works under consultative direction toward long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated with considerable latitude for independent judgment. Virtually self-supervisory. Impact Decisions affect the financial, employee, or public relations posture of the organization. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would normally result in failure to achieve goals critical to the major objectives of the organization.
In this role, you will:
- Develop, review, and or collaborate on advanced concepts, techniques, and standards, as well as new applications based on professional principles and theories.
- Work across Operating Units (OU) within CS to ensure integration and alignment of cyber security requirements.
- Collaborate with OUs to find solutions to execution roadblocks.
- Serve as prime consultant and external spokesperson for the team on highly significant matters relating to policies, programs, capabilities, and long-range goals and objectives.
- Champion the Special Projects Organization in driving creative solutions to complex, cross-OU problems.
You’ll Bring These Qualifications:
12 Years with Bachelor’s in relevant field of study, 10 Years with Masters, 8 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
• Sentinel Program Access on Day 1
• DOD 8570 IAT Level II (Security + or higher).
• Windows server management experience
• Network and Cyber Requirements Systems Engineering
• Strong Network Engineering background
• Experience implementing government cyber security requirements, such as STIGs and RMF
These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Active DOD Top Secret Clearance with investigation within the last 6 years. Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE Certification.
• Experience preforming operations in an agile framework (SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban).
• Proficient in Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Windows AD, LDAP, VMware and knowledge of SAN storage systems
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in a virtual environment
Primary Level Salary Range: $168,200.00 - $252,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- 12 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree, 10 years with a master's degree, 8 years with a PhD, or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Department of Defense Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last six years
- Sentinel Program Access on Day 1
- DOD 8570 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ or higher
- Windows Server management experience
- Network and cyber requirements systems engineering experience
- Strong network engineering background
- Experience implementing government cybersecurity requirements, including STIGs and RMF
- Active DOD Top Secret clearance with an investigation within the last six years
- Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certification
- Experience operating in an Agile framework, such as SAFe, Scrum, or Kanban
- Proficiency in Linux and Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- Windows Active Directory, LDAP, VMware, and SAN storage systems experience
- Experience creating and deploying system images in a virtual environment
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