Principal Cyber Systems Administrator (AHT)
Onsite
NV, United States
NV, United States
Posted 22 days ago
Job Details
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. 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Administrator for the Virtual Test and Training Center. The location of this position is at Nellis AFB, NV.Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
- Perform as a Linux System Administrator on large government contracts.
- Perform administration on VMware technologies (or related)
- Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal or external customers, in written and oral formats.
- 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.
- Able to support multiple domains
- Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed, and direct others as necessary.
- Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
- 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.
- Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
- Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
- Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
- Interact, 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 Cyber Security team.
- Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years of IT experience; Master's degree with 3 years of IT experience; Associate's degree with 7 years of IT experience; OR a HS Diploma or GED with 9 years of IT experience is required
- Candidate must have active/current Top Secret/SCI clearance to be considered
- Must have server administration experience with Linux (RedHat Enterprise Linux is preferred)
- Must have server administration experience with Windows
- 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.
- Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to support after hours and on weekends as needed.
- Higher degree in a STEM-related discipline
- 5+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) server administration in an SCI classified environment
- Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities; Experience hardening Linux and Windows systems in accordance with RMF and STIGs
- Experience with Ansible and the creation and deployment of Playbooks
- VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience
- Experience with host-based firewall implementations and configuration (Redhat "iptables")
About the Company
Northrop Grumman
Falls Church, VA, United States
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