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Principal / Sr. Principal System Administrator – Space/Satellite Systems
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Virginia-Dulles
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be 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. We have an opening for a Level 3/4 System Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Software Controls Engineering - East organization. This position is on-site in Dulles, Virginia. As this will be performed within a SCIF no remote or hybrid work is possible nor to be expected. Job Responsibilities In this role you will: • 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 in OpenStack environment. • Support integration of DevOps software such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Ansible, and Terraform. Job Requirements • Must have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret level clearance and the ability to obtain SCI level access at the 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 • 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 through shared responsibility, empathy, and respect • Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification Principal Systems Administrator (level 3) • Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience; OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree Sr. Principal Systems Administrator (level 4) • Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience; OR Master’s degree with 6 years of experience. Experience may be considered in lieu of a degree Preferred Qualifications: • Red Hat Certified Systems Administrat