Systems Administrator - Level 5 Active Polygraph Required

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Administrator - Level 5 to join our Aurora, Colorado team. The role requires active Top Secret/ SCI clearance and extensive Linux/Windows administration, with VMware and NetApp ONTAP experience.

The position involves maintaining secure, multi-user systems, supporting Cyber Security, and traveling up to 15% for on-site requirements. A DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification is required or obtainable within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of IT experience; Master’s degree with 10 years of IT experience.
• Active/Current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph at time of application.
• Server administration experience with Linux and Windows; VMware administration.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Experience with NAS storage (NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.x or higher).
• Ability to lift equipment up to 40 pounds; willingness to travel 15%.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Linux and Windows System Administrator on large government contracts.
• Administer VMware technologies (or related).
• Experience with NAS Storage and manage file systems and disk space.
• Maintain security audit and logging on all classified and standalone computers as directed by ISSM.
• Support the Cyber Security team and report project status as required.

Skills

Linux administration

Windows administration

VMware administration

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

Master's degree in STEM

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2

Security+ / CISSP / CASP certification

Tools

VMware ESXi

NetApp ONTAP

Splunk

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Active Directory / GPOs

Job description

Introduction

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 seeking a Systems Administrator - Level 5 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.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of IT experience; Master’s degree with 10 years of IT experience
• Must have active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph at time of application
• Must have server administration experience with Linux (RedHat Enterprise Linux is preferred) and Windows
• Perform administration on VMware technologies (or related)
• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (example: Security+ CE); OR must have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date.
• Experience with NAS storage device (preferably NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.x or higher; CDOT)
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to support after hours and on weekends as needed
• Ability and willingness to travel 15%

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a STEM-related discipline
• Network hardware and configuration
• 5+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server administration in an SCI classified environment
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
• Solid understanding of Enterprise-level storage concepts to include all commonly used RAID-levels
• Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities; Experience hardening Linux systems in accordance with RMF and STIGs
• Identity Management (Single Sign-On) experience
• VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience
• Experience with host-based firewall implementations and configuration (Redhat “iptables”)
• Windows 10 administration experience; Windows Server experience; Group Policies (GPOs) experience; Active Directory management experience
• Solid writing skills and use of Wiki pages and Sharepoint sites for documentation
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco)
• Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification
• Experience in VMWare, NetApp and Splunk among other industry standard technologies.
• Comfortable with maintenance and OS upgrades
• Preferred candidate will be familiar with Tenable and Nessus scans for vulnerability and controls implementation.

Salary and Benefits

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Northrop Grumman is a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.