Systems Administrator Level 2/Top Secret
Listed on 2026-06-06
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Administrator, IT Support, Network Security
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Top Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time
Northrop Grumman Aeronautical Systems is seeking a well-qualified Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals for the TRITON Program in Whidbey Island, WA.
Essential Functions:- 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, coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
- Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for automated solutions.
- Review recommendations and system enhancements that improve performance and reliability, 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.
- Interact with, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
- Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
- Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
- Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
- Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
- Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
* Basic Qualifications –
Education and Experience:
Level 2:
Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience; OR Master’s degree and 1 year of related professional or military Systems Administration experience; OR Associate’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., security, cybersecurity) and 5 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience; OR High school diploma or GED and 7 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience.
Level 3:
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience; OR Master’s degree and 4 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience; OR Associate’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., security, cybersecurity) and 8 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience; OR High school diploma or GED and 10 years of related professional or military Systems Administration experience.
Qualifications for both levels:
- Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
- Must be clearable to obtain CI.
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Current CompTIA Security + CE, or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
- Experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
- Ability to learn and assist in functional/operational troubleshooting as well as the ability to learn the system operations and troubleshooting fault codes.
- 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.
- Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP…
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