System Administrator Level 2 - R10229921

Overview RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 System Administrator, Level 2 to join our team of qualified, motivated individuals in the Northrop Grumman Space organization. This position is in Colorado Springs, Colorado . Responsibilities Aid fellow team members and end users in troubleshooting and problem resolution in support of space system development efforts. 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. 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, programmers, project managers, developers, and customers. Install, configure, and perform maintenance of virtual environments to include virtualized servers and VDI Desktops. 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 1/2 troubleshooting and support in VMWare (or OpenStack) environment. Support integration of DevOps software such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Ansible, and Terraform. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience; OR Master’s degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree Must have U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top Secret level clearance and an active SCI indoc Experience in Linux (RHEL 7/8) Server and Workstation Administration and VMWare Administration and/or experience in Windows (11+) and Server (2019+) Administration Ability to follow a checklist or an established troubleshooting routine for network connection issues and/or application software issues Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively with others in a team setting through shared responsibility and respect Current Security+ or IAT Level 2 certification Preferred Qualifications Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification VMware certification Experience with DNS, Active Directory, GPOs, and LDAP configuration Experience with DevOps systems and methods 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman