Overview
Pr. / System Admin - Shift Work (Top Secret) – Space Systems (Chantilly) - R10206389
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE : Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE : Top Secret
TRAVEL : No
Description
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 and bringing your whole self to work.
We have an opening for a Tier 2 / 3 System Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space Systems organization. This position will be located in Chantilly, VA and 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 to include, but not limited to, 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 make improvements in product stability and functionality.
- Implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading / patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
- Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with team members, system engineers, operators, project managers, end users, and customers.
- Install, configure, and perform maintenance of virtual environments to include 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.
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
Systems Administrator
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 degreeMust have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain SCI level access at time of applicationExperience in Linux (RHEL 7 / 8) Server and Workstation Administration and OpenStack Administration and / or experience in Windows (10 and Server) Server and Workstation AdministrationExperience with Kubernetes Troubleshooting and AdministrationAbility to follow a checklist or an established troubleshooting routine for connection or software issuesAbility to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting through shared responsibility, empathy, and respectCurrent Security+ or IAT Level 2 certificationPrincipal Systems Administrator
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 degreeMust have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain SCI level access at time of applicationExperience in Linux (RHEL 7 / 8) Server and Workstation Administration and OpenStack Administration and / or experience in Windows (10 and Server) Server and Workstation AdministrationExperience with Kubernetes Troubleshooting and AdministrationAbility to follow a checklist or an established troubleshooting routine for connection or software issuesAbility to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting through shared responsibility, empathy, and respectCurrent Security+ or IAT Level 2 certificationPreferred Qualifications
Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certificationExperience with DNS, Active Directory, GPOs, and LDAP configurationExperience with DevOps systems and methodsFamiliar with the concepts of server and desktop virtualization, PCOIP, or experience with low level administration of an environmentThe 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 various partnerships, including NASA’s Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.
Northrop Grumman Offers a Competitive And Robust Benefits Program.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including :
MedicalDental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work / Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee DiscountsFlexible SchedulesFor more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.
Link : www.northropgrumman.com / benefits
Tags : NGFeaturedJobs, Space System, COSpace, DIVSE, MMIC, DevSecOps, InformationSecurity
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with government clearance.
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