Sr. Principal Systems Administ Northrop Grumman Corporation
Dulles, VA

Job Description

Implement/architect, troubleshoot, upgrade and patch Linux and Windows Server systems

Perform standard system administration tasks as necessary to keep both physical and virtual systems operational. This includes the tuning of the operating systems to achieve maximum functionality in the networking environments in which the system is installed.

Implement, troubleshoot and upgrade enterprise storage environments, HCI nodes, and backup and recovery environments

Work closely with internal and external system/software providers to install and support the latest software and hardware

Write, debug and maintain automation scripts using Linux Shell Scripting and Windows PowerShell - Perl and Python fluency a plus.

Perform in a team oriented product development atmosphere working with end users, developers and other system administrators and dev-ops personnel to determine the best possible method of maintaining and evolving the systems.

Maintain, Monitor and Support automated CI/CD pipeline for development environments

Experience in VMware VSphere cluster implementation and operations.

Experience in maintaining Version Control (GIT), Build tools (Jenkins) Orchestrators (Ansibel, Chef, Puppet, Salt), Application/Web Servers (Apache Tomcat), Database (PostgreSQL), Logging/Monitoring tools

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.

Northrop Grumman Innovation Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our main products include launch vehicles and related propulsion systems; missile products, subsystems and defense electronics; precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition; satellites and associated space components and services; and advanced aerospace structures.

Implement/architect, troubleshoot, upgrade and patch Linux and Windows Server systems

Perform standard system administration tasks as necessary to keep both physical and virtual systems operational. This includes the tuning of the operating systems to achieve maximum functionality in the networking environments in which the system is installed.

Implement, troubleshoot and upgrade enterprise storage environments, HCI nodes, and backup and recovery environments

Work closely with internal and external system/software providers to install and support the latest software and hardware

Write, debug and maintain automation scripts using Linux Shell Scripting and Windows PowerShell - Perl and Python fluency a plus.

Perform in a team oriented product development atmosphere working with end users, developers and other system administrators and dev-ops personnel to determine the best possible method of maintaining and evolving the systems.

Maintain, Monitor and Support automated CI/CD pipeline for development environments

Experience in VMware VSphere cluster implementation and operations.

Experience in maintaining Version Control (GIT), Build tools (Jenkins) Orchestrators (Ansibel, Chef, Puppet, Salt), Application/Web Servers (Apache Tomcat), Database (PostgreSQL), Logging/Monitoring tools

Basic Qualifications:

* In-depth server virtualization and clustering experience with VMware


* Capacity and disaster recovery planning


* Strong networking and security experience


* Excellent troubleshooting techniques


* Good communication skills both verbal and written


* Experience in build, deploy, version control, monitoring tools and application/web servers.


* Strong team player capable of providing support across a dynamic development organization


* Demonstrate ability to work with a diverse team to effectively complete tasks and objectives


* Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet specific deadlines through the use of strong organizational and time management skills


* Highly energetic, self-motivated, quick learner with the ability to work independently


* Strong dedication, work ethic, sense of teamwork and professional attitude


* Proven history of constantly striving for improved methodology, efficiency and work processes


* Ability to work under considerable pressure managing multiple tasks and priorities


* Demonstrates the ability to produce high-quality results with attention to details


* Strong interpersonal and team communications skills are essential.



Preferred Qualifications:

Security clearance is a plus.

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.