RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems presents an excellent opportunity for a Principal Systems Administrator – COS IT Systems Admin (25-326) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential for supporting the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders across strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational tool that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control designated networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability that offers an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a vital part of all ground and flight tests, which verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system.

Essential Functions:

This position is responsible for supporting the overall daily operations and management of the MS Windows-based enterprise environment, which includes:Active DirectoryDatabase ServersApplication ServersWeb ServersLicense ServersDHCP and DNSNAS and SANCertificate Authorities and Certificate ManagementBackup SystemsSecurity updates and patches are currentActive Directory ReplicationCreating, managing, maintaining, and deleting group policiesAdding, maintaining, and deleting user accountsCreating, maintaining, and deleting security groups and distribution listsConfiguring desktops and servers to meet security requirementsCreating and maintaining server configuration documentationCreating and maintaining Windows Sys Admin processes and proceduresBacking up and restoring, as necessary, all network dataEnsuring disaster recovery processes and procedures are accurate and current and are complied withOff-site backup media storage managementMonitoring server capacity, such as:DiskCPUMemoryManaging and maintaining servers, including performance tuningInstalling, managing, and maintaining server-based applications such as:Secret ServerDOORSSolarwindsSystem ArchitectSQL Server and Axway OCSP Validation Authority and Desktop ValidatorManaging and maintaining enterprise storage, including SAN and NAS SECONDARY FUNCTIONSAssist with security auditsAssist with user desktop supportAssist with desktop moves, adds, and changesAssist with hardware asset managementAssist with creating and maintaining helpdesk processes and proceduresAssist with managing and maintaining network switches and routersAssist with managing and maintaining firewallsAssist with maintaining network printersOther duties as assigned by the IT managerTechnical skills supporting a varied and diverse environment, including server setup, hardening, deployment, and maintenanceMust also have a background/ knowledge of the Windows environment and administration

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to a degreeApplicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to begin.A DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) is required to startRequired skills:Windows system administrationPowerShell scriptingDomain/Active Directory administrationBackup and Recovery administrationSecurity Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)Multi-Factor Authentication implementation like PKI, ADFS, VMware ESXI, QAS/VAS

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience administering virtualization platforms, specifically including VMware vSphere (vCenter, ESXi, and vSAN), is a plusKnowledge of Git, Nexus, Jenkins, Jira, and ConfluenceUnderstand the concept of PaaS and SaaSUnderstanding of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery and their application to IT and IT products

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth while supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

Health PlanSavings PlanPaid Time OffEducation AssistanceTraining and DevelopmentFlexible Work Arrangements

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00

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.