System Administrator

Requisition ID: R10171554

Category: Information Technology

Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America

Clearance Type: SCI

Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, but they’re also making history!

The Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is hiring a System Administrator. This individual will support the design, development, and integration of mixed operating system (Linux, Windows) development laboratories for the Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Business Unit in Linthicum, MD .

Responsibilities include:

The selected individual will support the RSP Space Development Lab Network, and will be responsible for administration, maintenance, and compliance of the network. These duties will include:

Support of network topology, inventory, and configuration

Defining and implementing upgrades to the IT environment, including Linux and Windows servers, and other network equipment

Performing new server builds

Scripting to optimize IT environment

Level 2 support for system configuration, setup, and requested baseline configuration changes

Assisting in the resolution of computer problems beyond the knowledge of engineering staff

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a blend of technical skills, and excellent communication abilities

Basic Qualifications:

2 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors, 4 years with an associate’s degree. In lieu of a degree, will consider 6 years of relevant experience.

Experience with Windows, RHEL, and virtualization

Experience with software development labs, software/hardware integration

U.S. Citizenship

No clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with SCI to meet business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

Active TS/SCI clearance

Bash/Python script writing experience

Experience with multi-site network layout, setup, and configuration

ESXi and VMWare experience (VM creation, vCenter/vSphere management)

Experience with networks spanning multiple trust zones

Familiarity with NIST 800-171 network compliance

Active COMPTIA Security Certification

CISSP certification, RedHat certification(s)

Salary Range: $75,700 – $113,500

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.