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Cyber Systems Administrator/Principal Cyber Systems Administrator (TS/SCI)

Northrop Grumman · Elkridge, MD · 1 mo ago
On-siteInformation Technology$72k–$108k/yrFull-time

About the role

At Northrop Grumman, employees contribute to revolutionary systems that impact lives worldwide today and for generations to come. The pioneering and inventive culture has placed the company at the forefront of major technological advancements, from the first transatlantic flight to stealth bombers and lunar landings. The organization seeks individuals with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to help invent the future while fostering intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and a commitment to doing what others consider impossible.

Clearance and Travel

This position requires an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance by the start date and must remain in place throughout employment. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

  • Provide Tier 1 technical support, including Domain Administration, System Administration, and Network Administration.
  • Monitor and maintain the smooth operation of computer systems, applications, and user experience.
  • Communicate effectively across multi-functional teams, stakeholders, and end users.
  • Implement, troubleshoot, and maintain IT systems infrastructure and related processes.
  • Manage day-to-day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for supported devices, including mobile devices.
  • Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution.
  • Escalate and communicate issue status to program management and end users.
  • Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems, install/load software patches, configure network components, and implement enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
  • Troubleshoot as needed and manage virtualized environments, virtual networking, and storage solutions.

Basic Qualifications

Cyber Systems Administrator

  • Master’s degree with 0 years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience (four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree).
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required by start date and must remain in place throughout employment.
  • Current DoD 8570 certification for IAT Level II or higher before start date (e.g., Security+ CE).

Principal Cyber Systems Administrator

  • PhD with 1 year of experience; Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience (four additional years of relevant experience may substitute for a degree).
  • U.S. Citizenship.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required by start date and must remain in place throughout employment.
  • Current DoD 8570 certification for IAT Level II or higher before start date (e.g., Security+ CE).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with on-premise environments.
  • Administration of virtualization environments using vCenter, ESXi, and storage provisioning; configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of virtual servers and workstations.
  • Experience with multiple Linux distributions; ability to navigate via command line through Ubuntu, Red Hat, PyPi, and CentOS.
  • Troubleshooting and configuring Windows operating systems and Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, DHCP, GPOs, DNS, LDAP, MS Exchange, MECM, MSSQL, and/or WSUS.
  • Knowledge of routing protocols, ports, and layer 2/3 switch configuration.
  • Ability to administer Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo).
  • Ability to administer Virtual Desktop Environment technologies such as Horizon and Dell Wyse Management.
  • Experience using and maintaining monitoring tools, including ELK, SolarWinds, and VMware Aria.
  • Functional knowledge of networking technologies such as Cisco and/or VMware NSX.
  • Functional knowledge of storage solutions such as NetApp and Synology.
  • Functional knowledge of backup applications such as VEEAM and ability to implement backup and recovery solutions.
  • Desire and aptitude to learn new technologies, develop skills, and enhance troubleshooting capabilities.

Pay

  • Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 – $108,100.00
  • Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00
  • Salary is determined based on position scope, responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply.

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