Storage Systems Administrator 3/4 - Secret

About the role

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Storage Systems Administrator to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Melbourne, FL location.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain storage in the primary data center in Melbourne, FL, and the disaster recovery site in California.
• Install, configure, manage and maintain storage and backup systems to ensure data integrity, availability, and security.
• Work closely with Infrastructure teammates to support and enhance our infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve program support deficiencies.
• Develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Manage and maintain storage and backup systems, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage solutions.
• Maintain system performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
• Perform regular data backups and recovery operations.
• Implement and maintain disaster recovery plans.
• Troubleshoot and resolve storage and backup-related issues.
• Collaborate with other IT team members to support overall infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and security policies.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and policies.
• Regularly patch and upgrade storage systems.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR Associate's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience.
• A current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance.
• Security+ (or greater) certification.
• Experience working with storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, and cloud storage.
• Experience with backup software and tools (Cohesity, Backup Exec).
• Strong understanding of data protection and disaster recovery principles.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of relevant experience.
• A current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance.
• Security+ (or greater) certification.
• Experience working with storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, and cloud storage.
• Experience with backup software and tools (Cohesity, Backup Exec).
• Strong understanding of data protection and disaster recovery principles.

Benefits

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.