Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago
Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator - R10208104
Patuxent River, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Administrator to support the MQ-4C Triton program test activities. The selected candidate will provide technical support for system administration on the MQ-4C Triton Air vehicle and Ground Control Stations, ensuring efficient operation and integration.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Will act as a System Administrator, reporting to the PAX Triton ITT Ground Segment Manager for all ground segment/UA related system integration, sustainment, and ground/flight test support
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 approach to solutions
Responsible for providing engineering updates/adjudication for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals
Qualification
Required
bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree
Active Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
Ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs
Current Security + CE, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date
Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed
Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture
Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree with 5 years of experience; or 12 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree
Active Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Ability to obtain and maintain an active SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
Ability to obtain and maintain an active CI Polygraph within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company
Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs
Current Security + CE
Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed
Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture
Ability to support multiple networks, ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
Preferred
Active TS/SCI/CI Poly clearance
Current valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar security certification
Current valid DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco)
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment
Understanding basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification
Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems
Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions
Rudimentary Scripting experience
Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process
Working knowledge of DISA security STIGs and maintaining security best practices
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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