Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Administratorto join our team supporting our Tranche1 program. The position would be based at the Grand Forks AFB in the Grand Forks, North Dakota area or Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville Alabama.

Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Strong leadership qualities, including excellent communication and collaboration, team engagement, and organizational skills.
• Provide onsite support for Ground system rack HW maintenance at the designated Operation Center Site.
• As necessary, remotely administer Ground system rack software and hardware.
• Install, configure, & update systems/software, and automate tasks.
• Manage user accounts, enforce access controls, and provide technical support.
• Configure & manage network devices/services, monitor traffic & troubleshoot issues.
• Implement & enforce security policies, respond to incidents & maintain system compliance.
• Identifying/Diagnosing system issues and implementing solutions to technical problems.
• Documenting procedures and troubleshooting steps.
• Some on-call duty may be required.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
This position may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.
This requisition may be filled as either a Systems Administrator or a Principal Systems Administrator.
Basic Qualifications for a Systems Administrator:
• 2 years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's degree. Anadditional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required with additional experience).
• Must have an Active Top Secret DoD security clearance at time of application
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Demonstrated expertise as a Linux Systems Administrator
• Demonstrated expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Experience in automating tasks utilizing scripting and/or orchestration tools. Specifically, proficiency in one or more of the following languages is preferred: PowerShell, Python, Bash, or YAML (executed/managed via Ansible)
• Knowledge of version control using code repositories (Bitbucket/Nexus)
• Familiarity with Virtual environment using VMware products (i.e., vCenter, ESXi, etc.)
• Familiarity with Networking environment (i.e., routers, firewalls, VLANs, etc.)
• Familiarity with NAS technologies such as NetApp
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Administrator:
• 5 years of relevant experience with a completed Bachelor's degree; 3 years of relevant experience with a completed Masters's degree; 0 years of relevant experience with a PhD. Anadditional 4 years of relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree (High School diploma or equivalent is required with additional experience).
• Must have an Active Top Secret DoD security clearance at time of application
• CompTIA Security+ certification
• Demonstrated expertise as a Linux Systems Administrator
• Demonstrated expertise with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
• Experience in automating tasks utilizing scripting and/or orchestration tools. Specifically, proficiency in one or more of the following languages is preferred: PowerShell, Python, Bash, or YAML (executed/managed via Ansible)
• Knowledge of version control using code repositories (Bitbucket/Nexus)
• Familiarity with Virtual environment using VMware products (i.e., vCenter, ESXi, etc.)
• Familiarity with Networking environment (i.e., routers, firewalls, VLANs, etc.)
• Familiarity with NAS technologies such as NetApp
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with troubleshooting complex RHEL, network, and COTS-related issues.
* Experience with Ansible.
* Experience managing a highly virtualized production environment.
* Experience producing system architecture documentation.
* Certifications (i.e., Red Hat, NetApp, VMware, etc.)
Salary Range: $68,500 - $102,700
Salary Range 2: $84,200 - $126,400
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.