Northrop Grumman Australia · 2 months ago
Systems Administrator Level 2
United States-Colorado-Aurora
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$81K/yr - $122K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading organization focused on revolutionary systems that impact lives globally. They are seeking a Systems Administrator Level 2 to manage Linux and Windows systems, support cyber security efforts, and ensure smooth operation of multi-user computer systems.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Perform as a Linux and Windows System Administrator on large government contracts
Perform administration on VMware technologies (or related)
Experience with all aspects of NAS Storage
Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management
Recommend and implement 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
Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
Support the Cyber Security team
Report on project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of IT experience; Master's degree with 0 years of IT experience; Associate degree with 4 years of IT experience; OR a HS Diploma / GED with 6 years of IT experience is required
Candidate must have active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full Scope Polygraph at time of application
Must have server administration experience with Linux (RedHat Enterprise Linux is preferred) and Windows
Perform administration on VMware technologies (or related)
Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (example: Security+ CE); OR must have the ability to obtain one within 6 months of start date
Experience with NAS storage device (preferably NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.x or higher; CDOT)
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds
Ability to support after hours and on weekends as needed
Preferred
Higher degree in a STEM-related discipline
Network hardware and configuration
6+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server administration in an SCI classified environment
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Solid understanding of Enterprise-level storage concepts to include all commonly used RAID-levels
Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities; Experience hardening Linux systems in accordance with RMF and STIGs
Identity Management (Single Sign-On) experience
VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience
Experience with host-based firewall implementations and configuration (Redhat “iptables”)
Windows 10 administration experience; Windows Server experience; Group Policies (GPOs) experience; Active Directory management experience
Solid writing skills and use of Wiki pages and Sharepoint sites for documentation
DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco)
Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar security certification
Experience in VMWare, NetApp and Splunk among other industry standard technologies. Comfortable with maintenance and OS upgrades
Preferred candidate will be familiar with Tenable and Nessus scans for vulnerability and controls implementation
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 Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase