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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Systems Administrator (25-229) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position, located in Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO., plays a crucial role in our mission to support the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Relocation Assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier globally and regionally. Networks integrate and synchronize autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

Operate, maintain, and manage Linux-based systems supporting a software development environment. Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Windows/Linux environment and is responsible for backup and recovery (to include disaster recovery) of system data.

Essential Functions:

+ Ensure all data is being backed up regularly

+ Ensure the backup system is functioning correctly, and periodically test the backup system by restoring files

+ Respond appropriately to any security system/virus incident discovered

+ Install, configure, monitor, manage, and maintain all Linux-based servers

+ Create and maintain Linux server documentation

+ Create and maintain Linux system administration processes and procedures

+ Install, configure, manage, and maintain Linux server-based applications

+ Ensure Linux-based systems have the appropriate patches installed, including but not limited to:

+ **Security**

+ **Applications**

+ **OS**

+ Ensure Linux-based systems are running current versions of antivirus software with current virus definition files

+ Create, manage, and maintain security groups

+ Create, manage, and maintain user accounts

+ Monitor, manage, and maintain storage systems and devices

+ Create and maintain Windows/Linux server images

+ Recommend system enhancements, including but not limited to **servers** , **applications** , **storage** , **processes** , and **procedures**

+ Recommend when additional system resources are required or when existing resources should be retired

+ Ensure all appropriate asset management functions are completed as required

+ Ensure all Linux servers are configured to comply with all appropriate security policies

+ All other tasks as assigned by the IT site lead or IT manager

+ Create, deploy, and maintain Linux desktop and notebook images

+ Create, deploy, and maintain Linux desktop and notebook distribution packages for software applications

+ Ensure Linux desktop and notebook computers are configured to comply with all appropriate security policies

+ Assist the help desk in responding to end users' requests/issues

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

+ Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years of experience, or 9 years of related experience instead of a degree may be considered

+ Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued **Top Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

+ DoD 8140 certification at **IAT Level II or higher** (Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CCNA Security, etc.) is required to start

+ Technical skills in the following are required:

+ **Linux system administration**

+ **System Security Implementations**

+ **Linux shell scripting**

+ **Ansible playbook development and management**

+ **Security-Enhanced (SE) Linux**

+ **Red Hat repository administration**

+ Technical skills supporting a varied and diverse environment, including server setup, deployment, and maintenance

+ Must know the Linux environment and administration

+ Must have working knowledge of **Agile** principles and practices

+ Understanding of configuration managed Platform-as-a-Service ( **PaaS** )

+ Understanding of what IT's role is in Continuous Integration and Delivery ( **CI/CD** ) and how it can be applied to **PaaS**

+ Knowledge of applying containers ( **Docker** ) and use of container orchestration ( **Kubernetes** )

+ Must have experience with Containers

+ Must be an adept problem solver and ability to work well with team members in a fast-paced environment

+ Experience with LINUX Products ( **Red Hat LINUX** ), use of Atlassian tools such as **Confluence** and **Jira**

+ Understanding of the **Agile** processes

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Current and Active in-scope DoD-Issued TS/SCI clearance is highly desired

+ Knowledge of the following is highly desired:

+ Security Technical Implementation Guides ( **STIG** )

+ Multi-Factor Authentication implementation, like **IPA** and **ADFS**

+ OpenShift

+ OpenStack

+ VMware ESXI

+ QAS/VAS

+ Windows

+ Active Directory

+ Backup and Recovery

+ Containers and Container Orchestration products

+ Knowledge of Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence is highly preferred

+ Understand the concept of PaaS and SaaS

+ Knowledge of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery, and how it applies to IT and IT products

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

+ Health Plan

+ Savings Plan

+ Paid Time Off

+ Education Assistance

+ Training and Development

+ Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

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.