RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Cyber Systems Administrator based out of San Antonio, TX.

Please Note:

Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 technical support (Domain Administration, System Administration, and Network Administration).

• Monitor and maintain smooth operation of computer systems, applications and user experience.

• Provide effective communication across multi-functional teams, stakeholders and end users.

• Other opportunities may include learning new technologies, skill sets and advancing your career.

Basic Qualifications for:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related relevant experience; Master’s degree with 6 year of related relevant experience; PhD with 4 year of related relevant experience. Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement

• U.S. Citizenship required.

• A current/active DoD Top Secret w/ SCI eligibility.

• A current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher prior to start date (example: Security+ CE)

• Manage systems infrastructure and related processes, performing day‑to‑day operations, monitoring, and problem resolution for all supported devices (including mobile)

• Provide Tier 1 (Help Desk) and Tier 2 (Escalation) support – identification, diagnosis, and resolution

• Configure and manage Windows and Linux OS (install, patch, tune, and troubleshoot) as well as virtualized environments, virtual networking, and storage solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with on-premise environments (physical servers, storage arrays, networking gear).

• Administration of VMware virtualization platforms – v Center/ESXi, virtual networking, storage provisioning, and troubleshooting of virtual machines and workstations

• Experience with desktop-virtualization technologies such as Horizon, Dell Wyse Management, or Teradici

• Experience with multiple Linux distributions (e.g., Ubunti, Red Hat, CentOS) and command line troubleshooting.

• Administration of Windows and Windows Server core services to include: Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, LDAP, MS Exchange, Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager (MECM), SQL Server, WSUS, and related patch-management processes.

• Knowledge of routing protocols, VLANs, and layer 2/3 switch configuration.

• Functional familiarity with Cisco networking equipment and/or VMware NSX technologies.

• Practical experience with enterprise storage solutions such as Net App or Synology.

• Ability to implement, maintain, and test backup/recovery solutions using VEEAM or comparable tools.

• Use and maintenance or monitoring/log-aggregation platforms such as ELK, Solar Winds, or VMware Aria.

• Administration of Atlassian suite: Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, and Bamboo for ticketing, documentation, source control, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Desire and aptitude to learn new technologies, develop skills, enhance troubleshooting capabilities.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.