NG Only: Systems Administrator (26-486)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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, 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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an NG Only: Systems Administrator (26-486) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

This role focuses on providing help desk support for C2BMC Global customers by troubleshooting and remedying a wide variety of technical issues on both Linux and Windows systems.

Essential Functions:

• Typical duties include configuring and managing Linux and Windows Operating systems to include implementing operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance

• Installing software

• Applying and enforcing security policies using automation tools such as Ansible and PowerShell

• Deploying and maintaining virtual machines in a complex, hyperconverged infrastructure

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• Must possess Top Secret clearance at time of application
• Must possess DoD 8140 IAT Level II compliant certificate such as CompTIA Security+ CE or other certs such as CISSP or CASP. If candidate does not have certification on start date, should be able to attain cert within 90 days of start
• Experience with system administration in both Windows Server and Linux operating systems
• Experience with troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
• Familiarity with a scripting language, such as PowerShell, Bash, or Python, and automation tools, such as Ansible

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with using a help desk ticketing system, such as Atlassian JIRA, for recording details of work performed and tracking information for future reference

• Ability to develop documentation including standard operating procedures (SOP) of complex technical solutions and procedures using enterprise tools such as Atlassian Confluence

• Experience supporting users in an enterprise-level system, demonstrating your ability to handle complex technical issues and providing effective solutions

• Experience designing, developing, and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules

• Prior experience with a Hyperconverged on-prem cloud platform such as Nutanix or VMware

• Has provided Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support to employees, contractors, and customers, resolving hardware, software, and network-related issues

• Developed strong technical skills, including proficiency in Windows and Linux operating systems, as well as network devices and storage systems

• Provided top-notch technical support and resolve complex IT issues, while maintaining the highest level of security and compliance

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What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. 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, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.