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SalaryRequisition ID: R10146604
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America
- Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
- Clearance Type: SCI
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
- Positions Available: 1
The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Datacenter Administrator to support the network and data collection, processing, and storage infrastructure to support the Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) of a production Space Payload program.
Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage Linux, Windows, VMware and AWS environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security
Design, implement, and maintain system architectures, including virtualization, cloud integration, and disaster recovery strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, data migration, and security patches
Monitor system health, diagnose and resolve technical issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent disruptions
Configure and manage AWS services, ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and adherence to best practices
Provide advanced technical support to end-users, offering timely and effective solutions to complex challenges
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures using Atlassian Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket
Operation and support of IT and network hardware and software across all program locations (limited travel required)
Basic Qualifications:
BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field with 9 years of relevant experience, or 7 years of relevant experience with MS. Or 4 years and Ph.D
Proven expertise in administrating Linux (CentOS, Red Hat), Windows (10, Server 2019), VMware (vSphere 7), and AWS cloud services
Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, cloud computing concepts, and networking protocols
Experience with Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket
Active Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional, or equivalent certifications
TS/SCI clearance (Polygraph not needed)
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.
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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
