Northrop Grumman
Principal Systems Administrator COS IT Systems Admin
Northrop Grumman, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Principal Systems Administrator Cos It Systems Admin
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 SystemsLaunch and Missile Defense Systems presents an excellent opportunity for a Principal Systems Administrator COS IT Systems Admin to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential for supporting the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders across strategic, regional, and operational levels. Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options. Position Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational tool that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control designated networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability that offers an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a vital part of all ground and flight tests, which verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system. Essential Functions: This position is responsible for supporting the overall daily operations and management of the MS Windows-based enterprise environment, which includes: Active Directory Database Servers Application Servers Web Servers License Servers DHCP and DNS NAS and SAN Certificate Authorities and Certificate Management Backup Systems Security updates and patches are current Active Directory Replication Creating, managing, maintaining, and deleting group policies Adding, maintaining, and deleting user accounts Creating, maintaining, and deleting security groups and distribution lists Configuring desktops and servers to meet security requirements Creating and maintaining server configuration documentation Creating and maintaining Windows Sys Admin processes and procedures Backing up and restoring, as necessary, all network data Ensuring disaster recovery processes and procedures are accurate and current and are complied with Off-site backup media storage management Monitoring server capacity, such as: Disk CPU Memory Managing and maintaining servers, including performance tuning Installing, managing, and maintaining server-based applications such as: Secret Server DOORS Solarwinds System Architect SQL Server and Axway OCSP Validation Authority and Desktop Validator Managing and maintaining enterprise storage, including SAN and NAS Assist with security audits Assist with user desktop support Assist with desktop moves, adds, and changes Assist with hardware asset management Assist with creating and maintaining helpdesk processes and procedures Assist with managing and maintaining network switches and routers Assist with managing and maintaining firewalls Assist with maintaining network printers Other duties as assigned by the IT manager Technical skills supporting a varied and diverse environment, including server setup, hardening, deployment, and maintenance Must also have a background/knowledge of the Windows environment and administration Basic Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to begin. A DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) is required to start Required skills: Windows system administration PowerShell scripting Domain/Active Directory administration Backup and Recovery administration Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) Multi-Factor Authentication implementation like PKI, ADFS, VMware ESXI, QAS/VAS Preferred Qualifications: Experience administering virtualization platforms, specifically including VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi, and vSAN), is a plus Knowledge of Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence Understand the concept of PaaS and SaaS Understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery and their application to IT and IT products What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth while supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements
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 SystemsLaunch and Missile Defense Systems presents an excellent opportunity for a Principal Systems Administrator COS IT Systems Admin to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential for supporting the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders across strategic, regional, and operational levels. Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options. Position Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational tool that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control designated networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability that offers an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a vital part of all ground and flight tests, which verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system. Essential Functions: This position is responsible for supporting the overall daily operations and management of the MS Windows-based enterprise environment, which includes: Active Directory Database Servers Application Servers Web Servers License Servers DHCP and DNS NAS and SAN Certificate Authorities and Certificate Management Backup Systems Security updates and patches are current Active Directory Replication Creating, managing, maintaining, and deleting group policies Adding, maintaining, and deleting user accounts Creating, maintaining, and deleting security groups and distribution lists Configuring desktops and servers to meet security requirements Creating and maintaining server configuration documentation Creating and maintaining Windows Sys Admin processes and procedures Backing up and restoring, as necessary, all network data Ensuring disaster recovery processes and procedures are accurate and current and are complied with Off-site backup media storage management Monitoring server capacity, such as: Disk CPU Memory Managing and maintaining servers, including performance tuning Installing, managing, and maintaining server-based applications such as: Secret Server DOORS Solarwinds System Architect SQL Server and Axway OCSP Validation Authority and Desktop Validator Managing and maintaining enterprise storage, including SAN and NAS Assist with security audits Assist with user desktop support Assist with desktop moves, adds, and changes Assist with hardware asset management Assist with creating and maintaining helpdesk processes and procedures Assist with managing and maintaining network switches and routers Assist with managing and maintaining firewalls Assist with maintaining network printers Other duties as assigned by the IT manager Technical skills supporting a varied and diverse environment, including server setup, hardening, deployment, and maintenance Must also have a background/knowledge of the Windows environment and administration Basic Qualifications: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to begin. A DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) is required to start Required skills: Windows system administration PowerShell scripting Domain/Active Directory administration Backup and Recovery administration Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) Multi-Factor Authentication implementation like PKI, ADFS, VMware ESXI, QAS/VAS Preferred Qualifications: Experience administering virtualization platforms, specifically including VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi, and vSAN), is a plus Knowledge of Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira, and Confluence Understand the concept of PaaS and SaaS Understanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery and their application to IT and IT products What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth while supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements