Northrop Grumman
Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator - R10208104
Northrop Grumman, Patuxent Highland (historical), Maryland, United States
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Northrop Grumman . This position is located at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Clearance type: Top Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time. The Triton – MQ-4C ITT (Integrated & Test Team) is a US Navy & Northrop Grumman combined test team working together to ensure future capabilities are tested and evaluated in an efficient manner. The selected candidate will provide System Administrator level technical support services on the MQ-4C Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations, which includes engineering integration/modification, system sustainment, and ground/flight test operational mission support. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity to join the Ground Segment team of qualified, diverse individuals in support of the MQ-4C Triton program test activities. Responsibilities
Act as a System Administrator, reporting to the PAX Triton ITT Ground Segment Manager for all ground segment/UA related system integration, sustainment, and ground/flight test support. Perform as a Windows/VMware System Administrator for a classified government contract. Perform as a Linux/Redhat System Administrator for a classified government contract. Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, customer, and IT management. Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems. Review recommendations and system enhancements to improve performance and reliability, 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. Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact. Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. Interface with multidiscipline team in sustainment/evaluation/integration/system deficiency resolution with aircrew/engineering/management/customer/vendors. Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines and maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers by engineering guidelines. Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security. Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts. Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions. Provide engineering updates/adjudication for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. The candidate will be located at NAS Patuxent River or willing to relocate to the NAS Patuxent River area. Basic Qualifications for Principal System Admin
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; or 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Active Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs. Current Security+ CE, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date. Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture. Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary. Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal System Admin
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 5 years of experience; or 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Active Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs. Current Security+ CE Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture. Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary. Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Preferred Qualifications
Active TS/SCI/CI Poly clearance Current valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification. Current valid DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco). Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments. Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment. Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification. Windows AD, LDAP, VMware, and knowledge of SAN storage systems. Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions. Rudimentary scripting experience. Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment; experience with Certification & Accreditation process. Working knowledge of DISA security STIGs and maintaining security best practices. Notes
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Northrop Grumman . This position is located at NAS Patuxent River, MD. Relocation assistance: No relocation assistance available. Clearance type: Top Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time. The Triton – MQ-4C ITT (Integrated & Test Team) is a US Navy & Northrop Grumman combined test team working together to ensure future capabilities are tested and evaluated in an efficient manner. The selected candidate will provide System Administrator level technical support services on the MQ-4C Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations, which includes engineering integration/modification, system sustainment, and ground/flight test operational mission support. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity to join the Ground Segment team of qualified, diverse individuals in support of the MQ-4C Triton program test activities. Responsibilities
Act as a System Administrator, reporting to the PAX Triton ITT Ground Segment Manager for all ground segment/UA related system integration, sustainment, and ground/flight test support. Perform as a Windows/VMware System Administrator for a classified government contract. Perform as a Linux/Redhat System Administrator for a classified government contract. Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, customer, and IT management. Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems. Review recommendations and system enhancements to improve performance and reliability, 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. Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact. Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. Interface with multidiscipline team in sustainment/evaluation/integration/system deficiency resolution with aircrew/engineering/management/customer/vendors. Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines and maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers by engineering guidelines. Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security. Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts. Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions. Provide engineering updates/adjudication for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. The candidate will be located at NAS Patuxent River or willing to relocate to the NAS Patuxent River area. Basic Qualifications for Principal System Admin
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; or 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Active Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs. Current Security+ CE, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date. Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture. Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary. Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal System Admin
Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree with 5 years of experience; or 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. Active Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company. Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs. Current Security+ CE Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed. Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture. Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary. Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Preferred Qualifications
Active TS/SCI/CI Poly clearance Current valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification. Current valid DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco). Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments. Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment. Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification. Windows AD, LDAP, VMware, and knowledge of SAN storage systems. Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions. Rudimentary scripting experience. Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment; experience with Certification & Accreditation process. Working knowledge of DISA security STIGs and maintaining security best practices. Notes
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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