RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman, Defense Systems, is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Software Systems Administrator to work on the Whisper program in Stafford, Virginia. The Whisper program is a large Antenna based RF Transmission and receiving network project. We use command and control software to remotely control multiple systems worldwide.
Responsibilities :
Perform Linux server Administration and maintenance
System development, lifecycle upgrades, server monitoring and patching
Assist with all or part of the following: system application design, code development, testing, code maintenance.
Basic Qualifications:
This position is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a level 3 or level 4:
Based on your overall experience, education, years of experience, fit to the position, and interview evaluation will determine which level you are selected for.
- Level 3 bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience OR a master's and 3 years' experience OR a High School diploma / equivalent with 9 years' experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Level 4: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience OR a master's and 6 years' experience OR a High School diploma / equivalent with 12 years' experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Work on-site at Stafford Virginia
- Extensive experience with RHEL Operating systems
- Familiar with Windows Operating Systems/Active Directory
- TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain a CI polygraph
- Prior to start obtain a (IAT) level II or higher (i.e. Security +) .
- Familiar with Compliance/Vulnerability Monitoring with tools such as Nessus, HBSS and ACAS
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the following: Hycu backup/recovery software or other backup/recovery software; Nutanix virtual environment, or other platforms such as VMWare; Elastic Search Stack (ELK);
- Web (Brower based) GUI front end development (HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Angular)
- Experience with hardening Linux OS and applications to required configurations (e.g. DISA STIGs)
- Configuration Management experience working with software version control tools (Jira's Bamboo, Stash, GIT, Subversion)
- Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Linux and / or Windows system administration experience
- Network troubleshooting skills
- Experience with scripting languages (Bash, Python) or others
Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00
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.
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.
