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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our organization 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.We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Cyber Systems Administrator based out of San Diego, CA. As a Principal Cyber Systems Administrator at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter.What You'll get to Do:You will also be in charge of four labs ensuring lab equipment operability, ensuring test equipment calibration, and ensuring the labs organization and seamless operations. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.Roles and Responsibilities:
Troubleshooting Program assets to ensure full connectivity of assets in lab environment in support of Program mission.
Engineering and implementing solutions to accommodate requirements from authorized Program Personnel to enhance capabilities in the lab space
Maintaining Program assets to include patching, security configuration hardening, and updating policies and procedures to aid in the Lab's ARCHER record's annual authorization
Coordinating with Program personnel and IT Security to ensure Lab records on ARCHER are complete and meet the requirements set by NG Enterprise
Sustaining all program test equipment location, movement, requests, operability, calibration, swap out & as required sanitization of TE for closed areas. This also requires coordinating/generating/submitting Priority Calibration Requests, Lost Tool Reports, Equipment Performance Reports & Allowable Extension Requests through the Equipment Asset Management team for approval.
Maintaining program/IRAD workstation assignment and timelines within the lab areas, by updating/tracking a working spreadsheet, that aligns with Visio lab layouts for each lab.
Preparing program start up - discussing the needs via phone/email/lab meetings with Program Manager and/or IPT lead for timelines, test equipment, lab stocked supplies, PC workstations etc.
Program tear down - breaking down test sets, collecting/turning in all test equipment, cleaning workstation area, re-collecting & restocking all provided supplies back into stores.
Coordinating/scheduling/escorting maintenance workers via calls, maintenance request submittal & lab meetings for all lab expansion needed by programs i.e., network, GPS, electrical. This also includes the need for all upkeep or safety issues with regards to the lab units and structure i.e., Power Distribution Units, AC units, Humidifier units, fire extinguishers, overhead lighting, plumbing/ceiling leaks & false floor issues.
Approving One Badge security access requests for personnel with the need.
Enforcing our companies' policies & standards with all personnel working in lab areas.
Keeping common lab supplies stocked and organized in stores. If there is a need for new lab supplies, then spending the time to procure those items needed on our standard suppliers (Grainger/CDW/Staples) through the iBuy process. Picking up delivered orders from the receiving dept on campus.
Fulfilling quarterly internal audits & providing any required corrective action that is needed for assigned lab areas. Also, coordinating pick up for all solder waste materials.
Smock distribution for engineering personnel.
Qualifications:Basic Qualifications for Principal Cyber Systems Administrator:
Bachelor's Degree with 6 years of experience; or 4 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; a n additional 4 years of relevant experience/education can be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's Degree.
Knowledge of Windows management
Knowledge of Windows LDAP, VMWare, and SAN storage systems.
CLEARANCE: Candidate must currently have, and be able to maintain an active U.S. Government DOD Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
DoD 8570 Level 2 Certification, such as Security+ CE
Experience with Microsoft Server, Windows domain architectures, Windows Active Directory, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems, Red Hat Linux Operating System experience and/or certification for current versions
Knowledge of Windows management
Knowledge of Windows LDAP, VMWare, and SAN storage systems.
Red Hat, Linux+ or similar certification
Experience with Ansible
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)
Experience with creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment.
Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300The 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.