Northrop Grumman · 6 hours ago
System Administrator – Level 2
Dulles, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$83K/yr - $125K/yr
2+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a System Administrator – Level 2 to support a team in Dulles, VA. The role involves troubleshooting, maintaining, and enhancing system performance in a collaborative environment, primarily focused on Windows and Linux virtual machines.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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 1/2 troubleshooting and support in OpenStack environment
Support integration of DevOps software such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Ansible, and Terraform
Qualification
Required
Requires an active / current Top-Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance [ TS/SCI ] at time of application
Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant systems admin experience or may consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
Master's degree with 0 years of relevant systems admin experience
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
Must be able to accommodate a 2-2-3/Panama schedule with every other weekend off [day/night/weekend shift work]
Preferred
Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification
Experience with DNS, Active Directory, GPOs, and LDAP configuration
Experience with DevOps systems and methods
Familiar with the concepts of server and desktop virtualization, PCOIP, or experience with low level administration of an environment
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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