SWDC MSS Infrastructure Linux Systems Administrator 3/4

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Colorado; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

Requisition ID: R10169925

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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 (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team on the Modeling and Simulation Software (MSS) Infrastructure team on the Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC) program as a Systems Administrator based on-site of Schriever SFB, CO.

What You’ll get to Do:

The Systems Administrator primary duties include installing, troubleshooting, updating/patching, and maintenance of physical and virtualized environments, lab assets, & IT infrastructure. Candidate will provide support for hardware and software issues, data recovery, system upgrades, software upgrades, configuration issues, system installation, system hardening, STIG checks and remediation, addressing deficiencies, relocation of physical assets, and other duties as assigned.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or 12 years of experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience administering and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• Must have CompTIA Security+ with Continuing Education (CE) or equivalent certification under DoD 8570.01-M
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs
• Current Active Secret clearance required to start

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as an administrator using Ansible, IPA/IDM identity management systems, Kickstart
• Experience with DoD STIG interpretation/remediation
• Experience in Virtualization technology (VMWare)
• Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python, PowerShell)
• Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows Server 2016
• Experience configuring/maintaining Networking Hardware (Switch, Router, Firewall)
• Experience utilizing cybersecurity software applications
• Experience working with vendors to expedite installations and repairs to ensure maximum uptime
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, DevSecOps concepts
• In-depth experience in Operations and Maintenance activities of IT infrastructure
• Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Salary Range: $88,600 - $133,000

Salary Range 2: $109,900 - $164,900

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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.