Staff Systems Administrator (Edwards AFB)

Northrop Grumman; Edwards Air Force Base (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Sector at Edwards AFB, CA is seeking a Staff System Administrator to join a team delivering secure, scalable IT infrastructure for ground and flight operations. You will lead cloud and hybrid deployments, manage Linux/Windows systems, automate tasks, and ensure rigorous security standards.

The role requires strong automation skills, VMware experience, and the ability to coordinate with program leadership.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma/GED with 16 years of relevant Systems Administration experience, or 14 years with an Associate's, or 12 with a Bachelor's, or 10 with a Master's.
• Experience with deploying and administering cloud-based and hybrid solutions.
• Experience with Linux and Windows in large environments.
• Experience with automating tasks (e.g.; Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python).
• Current CompTIA Security+ or higher certification.
• Proven experience with IT Systems design, deployment and administration.
• Experience with VMware environments and configuring VNets.
• Experience with system documentation (operating guides, troubleshooting, ATO artifacts).
• Experience with STIGs and GPOs.
• Ability to obtain and maintain final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide Engineering and Administrative support onsite for a team of administrators.
• Build and maintain cloud-based and hybrid-cloud systems.
• Administer Linux and Windows systems in virtual environments and on physical desktops.
• Maintain and troubleshoot IP networking for cloud/hybrid systems.
• Automate deployment, operation and maintenance using IaC and config mgmt tooling.
• Serve as primary site lead reporting to site/program leadership.
• Provide guidance and training to junior administrators.
• Review supplier design data and define test requirements for acceptance and integration.
• Test, maintain, and integrate specialized IT equipment for ground and flight ops.
• Collaborate with admins/onsite staff to troubleshoot issues.
• Travel up to 20%.

Skills

Cloud-based/hybrid

Linux administration

Windows administration

Automation tools

Security+

VMware

Networking

Documentation

STIGs/GPOs

Education

High School diploma

Associates degree

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

VMware

Ansible

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Puppet

Cisco

Palo Alto

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 Aeronautics Sector is seeking a Staff System Administrator to join our team of qualified individuals located at Edwards AFB, CA.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Responsibility

• Provide Engineering and Administrative support onsite for a team of administrators, often deviating from industry standard procedures to meet mission needs but maintaining system security standards.
• Working as part of a team, build and maintain cloud-based and hybrid-cloud systems
• Administering Linux and Windows based systems deployed in virtual environments and on physical desktops
• Maintaining and troubleshooting IP networking systems for cloud-based and hybrid-cloud systems
• Automating system deployment, operation and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tooling
• Serve as primary site lead reporting status updates and maintenance outage requests to site and program leadership
• Provide guidance and training to junior level administrators
• Perform/support review and analysis of supplier design data and definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, and system integration.
• Take responsibility for the testing, maintenance, and integration of specialized IT equipment required to support ground and flight operations.
• Work with system admins, maintainers, and onsite personnel to troubleshoot and repair any internal operational issues.
• Up to 20% travel.

Basic qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma/GED and 16 years of relevant Systems Administration experience in lei of a degree; or an Associate's Degree and 14 years of relevant Systems Administration experience; or a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of Systems Administration experience; or a Master's Degree and 10 years of Systems Administration experience.
• Experience with deploying and administering cloud-based and hybrid solutions
• Experience with architecture, maintenance, and administration of Linux and Windows Operating Systems within large environments
• Experience with automating tasks (e.g.; Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet or Python)
• Current CompTIA Security Plus (or higher) certification.
• Proven experience working within IT Systems Design, Deployment and Administration
• Experience with deploying and maintaining VMWare environments, configuring VNets, etc.
• Experience with developing system documentation (operating guides, troubleshooting, system ATO artifacts, etc.)
• Experience with implementing STIGs and GPOs.
• Your ability to Transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Must be willing/able to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status.

Preferred qualifications

• Active DoD TOP SECRET clearance.
• Cloud service certification (e.g.; AWS, Azure, Google, or similar)
• Experience with HP 3PAR.
• Experience with one or more programming languages
• Experience with MS SQL and Postgres database administration
• Comfortable working in an Agile Development environment.
• Experience with Cisco and Palo Alto networking devices

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Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.