Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator to join the Ground Segment team of qualified, diverse individuals in support of the MQ-4C Triton program test activities. This position will be located at NAS (Naval Air Station) Patuxent River, MD.

The Triton – MQ-4C ITT (Integrated & Test Team) is a US Navy & Northrop Grumman combined test team working together to ensure future capabilities are tested and evaluated in an efficient manner. The selected candidate will perform a variety of data collection and technical support services on the Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations; and support the research and procurement of MQ-4C unmanned air vehicle components in direct support of life cycle sustainment.

The selected candidate will be responsible for providing System Administrator level technical support services on the MQ-4C Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations which includes engineering integration/modification, system sustainment, and ground/flight test operational mission support. 

Essential Functions: 

• Perform as a Windows\VMware System Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Perform as a Linux\Redhat System Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, customer, and IT management.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems.
• Review recommendations and system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Interface with multidiscipline team in the sustainment/evaluation/integration/system deficiency resolution with aircrew/engineering/management/customer/vendors.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines. 
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers by engineering guidelines.
• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
•  Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Responsible for providing engineering updates/adjudication for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals.

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Basic Qualifications for Systems Administrator:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0 years of related professional/military experience.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Administrator:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master's degree AND 4 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 1 years of related professional/military experience.

Basic Qualifications for Both Levels:

• Must have an active US Government Top Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
• Current Security + CE, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
• Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
• Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI/CI Poly clearance
• Current valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification.
• Current valid DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
• Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions.
• Rudimentary Scripting experience.
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment. - Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• Working knowledge of DISA security STIGs and maintaining security best practices.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

The 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.