Senior Principal Space Systems Administrator – Real-Time Ops

Northrop Grumman; Virginia; On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO & Paid Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Level 3/4 System Administrator in Dulles, VA to support Real-Time operations with a Top Secret clearance. You will install and manage Windows and Linux VMs via OpenStack, maintain documentation, and implement system improvements.

Responsibilities include OpenStack and AD management, Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket integration, PCoIP/VDI access, and Tier 1 troubleshooting. A degree and related experience are required; clearance is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience.
• Experience in Linux (RHEL 7/8) Server and Workstation Administration and OpenStack Administration and/or Windows Server/Workstation Administration.
• Able to follow a checklist or established troubleshooting routines; strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real-time operations.
• Document processes and SOPs; communicate effectively in writing.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux VMs via OpenStack.
• Maintain logs to aid DevOps and development teams.
• Improve system performance, reliability, and configuration management.
• Manage Active Directory and Linux permissions and security.

Skills

Linux administration

OpenStack administration

Windows administration

Active Directory

PCoIP/VDI

DevOps tooling integration

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years experience

Master’s degree with 3 years experience

Tools

RHCSA certification

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Ansible

Terraform

OpenStack

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Level 3/4 System Administrator in Dulles, VA to support Real-Time operations with a Top Secret clearance. You will install and manage Windows and Linux VMs via OpenStack, maintain documentation, and implement system improvements.

Responsibilities include OpenStack and AD management, Jira/Confluence/Bitbucket integration, PCoIP/VDI access, and Tier 1 troubleshooting. A degree and related experience are required; clearance is mandatory.