Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator (2nd Shift)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator to join the Ground Segment team of qualified, diverse individuals in support of the MQ-4C Triton program test activities. This position will be located at NAS (Naval Air Station) Patuxent River, MD. The Triton – MQ-4C ITT (Integrated & Test Team) is a US Navy & Northrop Grumman combined test team working together to ensure future capabilities are tested and evaluated in an efficient manner. The selected candidate will perform a variety of data collection and technical support services on the Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations; and support the research and procurement of MQ-4C unmanned air vehicle components in direct support of life cycle sustainment. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing System Administrator level technical support services on the MQ-4C Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations which includes engineering integration/modification, system sustainment, and ground/flight test operational mission support.  Key Responsibilities:  • Perform as a Windows\VMware System Administrator for a classified government contract. • Perform as a Linux\Redhat System Administrator for a classified government contract. • Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, customer, and IT management. • Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems. • Review recommendations and system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management. • Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis. • Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists. • Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact. • Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. • Interface with multidiscipline team in the sustainment/evaluation/integration/system deficiency resolution with aircrew/engineering/management/customer/vendors. • Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines.  • Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers by engineering guidelines. • Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security. •  Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts. • Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop appro