Sr Principal Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman•San Diego, CA

1d•$129,300 - $193,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Administrator for its N-OSSM development programs in San Diego, California. The role supports large heterogeneous unclassified and classified computer networks incorporating Linux, Windows, and VMware virtualization, with an emphasis on software development and test automation teams. The successful candidate will contribute to the company’s enterprise-wide digital transformation through Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps, and Agile practices, working collaboratively and promoting flexibility, continuous learning, automation, team empowerment, and shared responsibility. The position involves designing and defining system architectures for new and existing complex development networks; installing, upgrading, troubleshooting, repairing, monitoring, and tuning hardware and software; developing automation scripts; and performing general system sustainment. The administrator also maintains system documentation, develops infrastructure support procedures, and provides security support. The role requires full on-site presence at the San Diego Spectrum Center campus and travel approximately 10% of the time. A 9/80 schedule may be available.

Requirements

At least 8 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Linux knowledge and experience, including advanced and in-depth technical knowledge of Red Hat operating systems.
Understanding of built-in Linux applications and programs such as awk and grep, and in-depth Linux troubleshooting knowledge.
LDAP (RHDS) experience.
Advanced system-hardening experience.
Experience utilizing and working with Splunk.
Basic experience with the Windows operating system.
Knowledge of STIGs and STIG implementation.
Knowledge of DNS, specifically Linux BIND.
Scripting or programming experience, including Bash/Shell, Ansible, Python, or other scripting or programming languages.
Ability to communicate well and operate with considerable independence.
Ability to work fully on-site at the San Diego Spectrum Center campus.
Ability to travel 10% of the time.
Must be a U.S. citizen and have or be able to obtain an Interim Secret or Secret clearance before starting.

Nice To Haves

Experience with imaging, backup, and restore software and scripting, such as Clonezilla or Linux dump.
Experience leading and managing internal programs and working with engineers to delegate tasks and efforts.
Experience with containers, including Docker, Red Hat OpenShift, or Kubernetes.
Strong experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, or RH-V.
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance and provide milestone progress updates on critical or scheduled items.
Ability to mentor junior engineers, share knowledge and experience, improve procedures and processes, and recommend technological improvements.
Ability to support a flexible schedule, including second shift, RDO Fridays, and possibly weekends, as required.
Basic to advanced knowledge of networking and network systems, including iSCSI connectivity functionality.
Experience designing, implementing, and sustaining Linux/Unix systems.
Experience designing, implementing, and sustaining containerization technologies.

Responsibilities

Work closely with engineers and technicians in a laboratory environment.
Advise on integrating emerging industry technologies into program systems.
Implement engineering changes to systems as required.
Review, analyze, and incorporate technical requirements into end-to-end system architectures.
Complete network configurations and coordinate with peers, subject-matter experts, and government engineers.
Design and define system architectures for new or existing complex development networks.
Install, upgrade, troubleshoot, repair, monitor, and tune hardware and software.
Perform automation scripting and general system sustainment activities.
Maintain system documentation, develop infrastructure support procedures, and provide security support.
Travel as required, approximately 10% of the time.