CO Salary Range: USD 121,400.00 - 182,000.00 per year
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.We are Northrop Grumman Space Systems focused on work in the Launch and Missile Defense Systems area - Seeking a System Administrator/Lab Manager in Boulder, CO.
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Join the Advanced Programs team in a software research and development engineering environment as a Systems Administrator managing a lab of hardware and software. Your job would be to ensure effective management of the IT infrastructure while maintaining compliance with security policies and regulations. This role is an on-site position and does not offer a remote option. If not local, relocation assistance is not available.
A day in the life of this role might include, but is not limited to the following:
Operating System Account Management
Virtual Lab Management (vLab vDC Management)
Monitoring and Reviewing Systems
Firmware Upgrades and Cybersecurity awareness
Working in Linux/Red Hat 9 environments
Developing security plans for specific networks and managing the auditing of the equipment on those networks
Maintaining software & hardware compliance to the latest requirements including logging, ant-virus and patching activities
Liaison between supply chain, facilities, and security to bring in new hardware and software that is compliant to all policies
The ability to effectively communicate with system end-users, customers, program managers and software developers, as well as possess good written and verbal communication skills.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have an active Secret clearance and the ability/willingness to obtain a TS clearance
Active CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 IAT/IAM II certification
Experience with being a systems administrator in a Linux/Red Hat environment
Level 3 - Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of related experience; 3 years of related experience with a Masters or PhD; 9+ years of related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree
Preferred Qualifications:
Working knowledge of Linux (RH9) and basic security concepts
Working knowledge of Kubernetes, Jenkins, and Containers
Embedded equipment familiarity is a plus!
Basic understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and associated family of documents
Familiarity with DISA STIGS/Benchmarks and SCAP Compliance Checker
Working Knowledge and ability to configure Tenable Security Center/Nessus
Familiarity with Host-Based Security System (HBSS)/Endpoint Security Solutions (ESS)
Exposure to Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
Familiarity with Identity/Authentication management tools and concepts
What We Can Offer You:*
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that 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
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
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Salary Range: $121,400.00 - $182,000.00The 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.