Sr Principal Storage Systems Administrator - Secret
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Information Technology Professionals, We Want You!
The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a highly experienced Storage Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems support team in Melbourne, FL.
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.
Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Support and maintain storage in the primary data center in Melbourne, FL, and the disaster recovery site in California.
Install, configure, manage and maintain storage and backup systems to ensure data integrity, availability, and security.
Storage and backup solutions are in multiple lab environments operating in support of the designated program in Melbourne, FL and Palmdale, CA.
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Work closely with Infrastructure teammates to support and enhance our infrastructure, troubleshoot issues, and implement best practices.
Identify, analyze, and resolve program support deficiencies.
Develop and recommend corrective actions.
Manage and maintain storage and backup systems, including SAN, NAS, and cloud storage solutions.
Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
Perform regular data backups and recovery operations.
Implement and maintain disaster recovery plans.
Troubleshoot and resolve storage and backup-related issues.
Collaborate with other IT team members to support overall infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with data protection and security policies.
Document system configurations, procedures, and policies.
Regular patching and upgrade cycles.
Basic Qualifications:
Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of relevant experience is required
Must have a Security+ certification (or greater); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a DOD Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment
Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of employment
Experience working with storage technologies such as SAN, NAS, and cloud storage
Experience with backup software and tools (Cohesity, Backup Exec)
Exhibits strong understanding of data protection and disaster recovery principles
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have
10 years of Server Administration experience
Relevant certification in areas such as CompTIA Storage+, VMware Certified Professional, Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator
Additional Operating System Environment Certification (ex. MCSA, MCSE, Linux+, RHCSA, Net+, CCNA, VMware Certified, etc.)
Broad knowledge of systems administrations to include multiple technologies such as Windows, Linux, Cisco, VMware, NetAp
Scripting using Bash, PowerCLI, PowerShell
Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
Knowledge of scripting and automation (e.g., Ansible Automation, Python)
Support Dell and Netapp storage appliances including:
Unstructured CIFS and NFS shares
Block storage for Broadcom virtual machines
S3 object storage: Netapp Storagegrid, Dell Objectscale (ECS)
Dell: Unity, Powerscale, XtremIO, Powerstore
Backup: Cohesity
Powerscale replication: Superna Eyeglass DR
Solarwinds storage monitoring
* Cloud provider storage archiving
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $107,800.00 - $161,800.00The 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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- HSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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