Systems Administrator 3
Applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Information Technology Solutions team supporting the Sensor Exploitation Systems' Maryland development activities and several high visibility programs managed within the Electronic Systems Sector.
Roles and Responsibilities: • Ability to apply technical skills and experience in managing selected Windows and Linux servers and numerous workstations supporting highly skilled engineers working with advanced programming languages and algorithms.
• Manages and maintains a smooth operation of workstations while working with network, software, and hardware engineers that are remote and on site.
• Analyzes internal or external customer needs, and determines equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• Develops customized solutions to customer/user problems. Establishes system parameters and formats, ensures hardware and software compatibility, and coordinates and/or modifies user requirements in terms of existing and projected computer capacity and capabilities.
• Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• May prepare security reports to regulatory agencies.
• Works under only general direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions.
• Ensures data integrity by evaluating, proposing, implementing and managing software and hardware solutions
• Recommends and implements system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management
• Performs weekly audits as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed
• Basic Windows to UNIX interoperability; ie., Samba and Exceed
• Knowledge of NISPOM information system requirements, particularly chapter 8
Basic Qualifications • Associate's degree with a minimum of 5 years computer Windows System Administration experience (education may be substituted for years experience).
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment where multiple projects are being developed and deployed simultaneously
• Must be able to work well within a team environment and able to adapt quickly to change
• Active Collateral Secret to TS/SCI Clearance
Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelors with a minimum of three years of Windows Systems Administration experience
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
