Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to join our team at our Aurora, Colorado facility. The role involves administering Linux/Windows systems, VMware, and Kubernetes for large government contracts, with extensive security requirements.

Required are a science degree plus 5+ years (or 8+ years for Sr Principal) of relevant experience and a U.S. Top-Secret clearance with SCI access. Travel up to 30% for overseas deployments may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science with relevant experience; 5+ years for Principal, 8+ years for Sr Principal.
• U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance required at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Linux and Windows System Administrator on large government contracts.
• Administer VMware technologies and Kubernetes clusters.
• Maintain NAS storage and ensure system security, backups, and recovery.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

Security clearance

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

DODD 8140 baseline certification

Tools

VMware

Kubernetes

NetApp NAS storage

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: No 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 is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to join our team at our facility in Aurora, Colorado.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform as a Linux and Windows System Administrator on large government contracts.
• Perform administration on VMware technologies (or related)
• Experience with all aspects of NAS Storage
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
• Recommend and implement 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.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Support the Cyber Security team.
• Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

This position can be staffed at the Principal or Sr Principal level, based on the basic qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal: Bachelor's degree in science with 5+ years of relevant experience; 3+ years with a Master's; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Sr Principal: Bachelor's degree in science with 8+ years of relevant experience; 6+ years with a Master's; or 4 years with a PhD; 4 additional years may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Must have a U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph.
• Experience administering production Kubernetes clusters, including deploying containerized applications, configuring basic networking/ingress, managing persistent storage, and troubleshooting core workload issues
• Working understanding of RHEL, Windows, VMWare, k8s, enterprise implementation, migration, and maintenance.
• Experience in Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance and IA accreditation. Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, (STIG), JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
• Must have a DODD 8140 baseline certification. Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA security, GSEC, SSCP, or higher-level security certification; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
• Network design and implementation experience with Cisco and HP switching and firewalls.
• NetApp and Network Attached Storage (NAS) design and implementation experience
• Experience with cryptological devices (KG-175, KIV-7, KGR-42) technologies.
• Ability to travel up to 30% to various overseas locations or as needed. TDYs typically occur 3-4 times a year for 2-3 weeks per deployment.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintaining complex mission systems in an air gapped environment.
• Experience with NetApp storage
• Perform as consulting Systems Administrator and subject matter expert for classified government contracts.
• Obtain and analyze internal and external customer requirements, recommend equipment and software as needed, and oversee system implementation and accreditation.
• Navigate complex system configurations and implement enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability, and security of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary.
• Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and softwa