Sr. Principal Network Engineer

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.

Description
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is looking for a Principal or Sr. Principal System Administrator to work in the Chantilly, VA . We are a team of engineers working together to achieve our mission. Our team works with pride across the organization toward a common goal: global security. Together, we protect our troops, public safety, information, and our planet. The work is unique, challenging and rewarding. Most of all, its work that makes a difference.

Responsibilities:

• Support will be provided onsite, remotely, over the phone, or via email.
• Develop solutions for network, desktop, and server problems.
• Analyze existing systems and make proactive recommendations.

This position can be filled at a level 4 or 5 based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications :

• Level 4: 9 year's system administration experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field. Or, 7 years with a Master Degree, or 4 years with PhD Degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Level 5: 14 year's system administration experience with a bachelor's degree in computer science, Computer Engineering, or related field. Or, 12 years with a Master Degree, or 2 years with PhD Degree. An additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Experience with Linux operating systems including CentOS
• Experience with Server Operating System MS 2016
• Knowledge of Power Shell and Basic commands
• Knowledge of MS patching process using WSUS and SCCM
• Knowledge of Active Directory
• Knowledge of Group Policy creation and Maintenance

Preferred Qualifications :

• Systems Administration/Systems Engineering Certification in Microsoft.
• Knowledge of Virtualization using Vspere/VMWare technology
• Experience in Application Support to multiple customers
• Experience in managing Infrastructure fabric
• Vulnerability mitigation and A&A accreditation process

Salary Range: $138,300 USD - $207,500 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

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.