Principal Systems Administrator

Requisition ID: R10171768
• Category: Information Technology
• Location: Chantilly, Virginia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: SCI
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

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 culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Administrator based out of Chantilly, VA.

What to expect:

This individual must demonstrate an energetic approach to accomplishing tasks and exhibit composure when working with external partners and team members. A qualified candidate will support group customer management in organizing executive-level meetings and delivering executive-level reports. Meeting preparation includes developing and coordinating agendas, compiling briefing material, facilitating meetings, writing minutes, and capturing action items. Extensive coordination, continuous communication, and flexibility are essential to successful execution of these tasks.

This entry-level position is an ideal starting point to a challenging field working with a team dedicated to providing essential program support.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, system engineers, project managers, and end users.
2. Perform as a Windows, VMware, and Linux/Red Hat System Administrator.
3. Participate in new installations, testing and special projects.
4. Utilize established operating procedures to collect, store, track, trend and report performance metrics.
5. Observe equipment and system software for messages or error indicators.
6. Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
7. Perform control management accounting of all hardware, software, and documentation.
8. Support audits to verify that design meets requirements baselines.
9. Ensure that customer requirements are implemented and review change accounting activity to ensure compliance with configuration management policies.
10. Assist with hardware and software inventory control.
11. Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
12. Manage backup infrastructure.
13. Review recommendations and system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system.
14. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and system documentation.
15. Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.

Basic Qualifications:

1. 5 years of experience with BS Degree or 3 years of experience with MS Degree
2. Candidate must possess an active TS/SCI and must be willing to obtain a polygraph
3. Current IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, SSCP, GSEC, CCNA-Security)
4. Experience managing Windows operating systems in a domain architecture
5. Must have experience installing, configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining networks, servers, and workstations
6. Knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy
7. General understanding of Linux RHEL 8 operating system
8. Must be able to lift equipment containers weighing 50lb
9. Must be able to climb ladders up to two stories in height
10. Have familiarity with using Microsoft Suite (including Word, Excel and Outlook)

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Understanding of scripting languages.
2. Experience with VMware implementation, migration, and maintenance.
3. Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Elasticsearch/Splunk).
4. Understanding of backup solutions to include suites (Veeam/Nakivo/NetApp)

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
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.