Overview
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE TYPE : Top Secret. TRAVEL : No.
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. 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.
Job Title : Tier 2 / 3 System Administrator
Location : Chantilly, VA
Shift : Night shift work will be required.
Responsibilities
- Aid fellow team members and end users in troubleshooting and problem resolution in support of real-time operations.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing, including creation of process documentation and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain Windows and Linux VMs via OpenStack.
- Provide accurate logs so that the development and sustainment teams can improve product stability and functionality.
- Implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability, including installing, upgrading / patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
- Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, coordinating with team members, system engineers, operators, project managers, end users, and customers.
- Install, configure, and maintain virtual environments including virtualized servers and VDI Desktops utilizing PCoIP.
- Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists via Active Directory and Linux.
- Oversee daily maintenance and provide Tier 1 troubleshooting and support via Kubernetes, OpenStack, Windows, Linux, and other enterprise tools to ensure system stability, performance, and rapid issue resolution.
- Support integration of DevOps software such as Jira, Confluence, Github, Bitbucket, Ansible, and Terraform.
- Collaborate remotely with team members at other sites as needed.
To be successful in this role you should
Be able to do shift work and work weekends and nights with no issues (team works a 2-2-3 / Panama schedule with every other weekend off).Collaborate remotely with team members at other sites.Be able to consistently arrive on time for your shift to begin.This position can be filled at a level 2 or 3.Basic Qualifications
Tier 2
Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience; OR Master’s degree with 1 year of experience [excluding internships, research, projects, etc.]. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Must have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain SCI level access at time of application.Experience in Linux (RHEL 7 / 8) Server and Workstation Administration and OpenStack Administration and / or experience in Windows (10 and Server) Server and Workstation Administration.Experience with Kubernetes Troubleshooting and Administration.Ability to follow a checklist or an established troubleshooting routine for connection or software issues.Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting.Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification.Tier 3
Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience; OR 1 year [excluding internships, research, projects, etc.] with a PhD. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.Must have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain SCI level access at time of application.Experience in Linux (RHEL 7 / 8) Server and Workstation Administration and OpenStack Administration and / or experience in Windows (10 and Server) Server and Workstation Administration.Experience with Kubernetes Troubleshooting and Administration.Ability to follow a checklist or an established troubleshooting routine for connection or software issues.Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting.Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification.Preferred Qualifications
Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification.Experience with DNS, Active Directory, GPOs, and LDAP configuration.Experience with DevOps systems and methods.Familiar with server and desktop virtualization concepts, PCOIP, or low-level administration of an environment.About Northrop Grumman
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program and the Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) program.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Benefits
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive benefits program, including Medical, Dental & Vision coverage, 401k, Educational Assistance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Programs & Work / Life Solutions, Paid Time Off, Health & Wellness Resources, Employee Discounts, and Flexible Schedules (for example, the 9 / 80 schedule).
For more details please visit our total rewards site or contact a recruiter. Salary ranges are provided as general guidelines and vary by position and candidate experience.
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