SWDC MSS Linux Systems Administrator 3

Northrop Grumman • Colorado Springs, CO

119d • $91,200 - $136,800

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. 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 Principal Systems Administrator based out of Schriever SFB, CO. This is an on-site position and relocation assistance is not available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5 years of experience, or 9 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.
• Active Secret clearance required to start.

Nice To Haves

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Installing, troubleshooting, updating/patching, and maintenance of physical and virtualized environments, lab assets, & IT infrastructure.
• Providing 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree