Storage Systems Administrator 3/4 - Secret

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

4d•$89,400 - $167,500•Onsite

About The Position

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. Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation. At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Storage Systems Administrator to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Melbourne, FL location. Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

Requirements

Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience is required
Must have a Security+ (or greater) certification
Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment
Experience working with storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, and cloud storage
Experience with backup software and tools (Cohesity, Backup Exec)
Exhibits strong understanding of data protection and disaster recovery principles
Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of relevant experience is required
Must have a Security+ (or greater) certification
Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment
Experience working with storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, and cloud storage
Experience with backup software and tools (Cohesity, Backup Exec)
Exhibits strong understanding of data protection and disaster recovery principles

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have
10 years of Server Administration experience
Relevant certification in areas such as CompTIA Storage+, VMware Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
Additional Operating System Environment Certification (ex. MCSA, MCSE, Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, VMware Certified, etc.)
Broad knowledge of systems administrations to include multiple technologies such as Windows, Linux, Cisco, VMware, NetAp
Scripting using Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell
Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
Knowledge of scripting and automation (e.g., Ansible Automation, Python)
Support Dell and Netapp storage appliances including: Unstructured CIFS and NFS shares, Block storage for Broadcom virtual machines, S3 object storage: Netapp Storagegrid, Dell Objectscale (ECS), Dell: Unity, Powerscale, XtremIO, Powerstore, Backup: Cohesity, Powerscale replication: Superna Eyeglass DR, Solarwinds storage monitoring, Cloud provider storage archiving

Responsibilities

Support and maintain storage in the primary data center in Melbourne, FL, and the disaster recovery site in California.
Install, configure, manage and maintain storage and backup systems to ensure data integrity, availability, and security.
Storage and backup solutions are in multiple lab environments operating in support of the designated program in Melbourne, FL and Palmdale, CA.
Work closely with Infrastructure teammates to support and enhance our infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices.
Identify, analyze, and resolve program support deficiencies.
Develop and recommend corrective actions.
Manage and maintain storage and backup systems, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage solutions.
Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
Perform regular data backups and recovery operations.
Implement and maintain disaster recovery plans.
Troubleshoot and resolve storage and backup-related issues.
Collaborate with other IT team members to support overall infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with data protection and security policies.
Document system configurations, procedures, and policies.
Regular patching and upgrade cycles.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
flexible work arrangements
phenomenal learning opportunities
exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
a very friendly team environment
exceptional benefits/healthcare
a 9/80 work schedule
a great 401k matching program
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business