System Administrator; RHEL - Level 2 Security Clearance

Position: System Administrator (RHEL) - Level 2 with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% 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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a System Administrator - Level 2 supporting a team located in Colorado Springs, CO, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work and requires day/night/weekend shift work.

Job Responsibilities In this role you will:
* 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 Open Stack.

* 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 Open Stack environment.

* Support integration of Dev Ops software such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Ansible, and Terraform. To be successful in this role you should:
* Be able to do shift work and work weekends and nights with no issues (team works a 2-2-3/Panama schedule with every other weekend off)

* Be able to consistently arrive on time for your shift to begin This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work and requires day/night/weekend shift work. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications:

* Requires an active / current Top-Secret (TS)/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance [TS/SCI] at time of application
* Level 2:
* Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant systems admin experience
* 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 Open Stack 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 Qualifications:

* Red Hat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA) certification

* Experience with DNS, Active Directory, GPOs, and LDAP configuration

* Experience with Dev Ops systems and methods

* Familiar with the concepts of server and desktop virtualization, PCOIP, or experience with low level administration of an environment If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:  Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck.

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