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Northrop Grumman Information Systems sector is seeking a Systems Administrator / VMware to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The Systems Administrator will specialize in the management and operations of a virtualized environment running on Windows/Linux systems in support of the Missile Defense Agency on the JRDC program at Schriever AFB, CO.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Primary duties include running through a daily battle-rhythm of
checks on the virtualized environment, viewing and responding to
events reflected in the various management tools, server patch
management, attending various meetings (team, staff, change,
configuration, etc.), participating in forward thinking activities and
automating
• Daily reviews of systems to ensure normal maintenance functions are
performing properly as well as execution of daily/weekly system
health checks
• System audit log reviews as required
• The Systems Administrator will be required to coordinate efforts with
other work centers and personnel to resolve Remedy Incidents
related to systems and supporting infrastructure
• Primary duty hours fall between 0700 and 1700 with shift work
required to assist with after-hours maintenance activities and staffing
of the IT Operations Center
• Other System Administrator duties may be required
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information
Systems or related technical field and 5 years of
experience. Years of experience may be acceptable
in lieu of degree
• Must have strong relevant skills in a large virtualized
environment
• Must have a strong networking background with an
emphasis on security
• Must have a strong analytical background with
accompanying troubleshooting skills
• Strong communication skills required
• Per DoD 8570 candidate must be certified Security ,
or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Must be able to obtain a Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
• Previous work experience in a virtualized
environment (specifically, VMware) as a
Windows/Linux System Administrator supporting a
large Enterprise with knowledge of Microsoft Active
Directory, Windows 2003/2008, Linux/UNIX
Operating Systems, EMC Storage, Symantec
Netbackup and SCCM Patch Management solutions
• Prefer a candidate with an ability to quickly adapt to
new situations, a strong commitment to a team
environment, a capacity to work with little supervision
and the willingness to learn new technologies
• Position prefers a candidate with a current Secret
clearance
For a listing of all Northrop Grumman open positions, please visit our website at http://careers.northropgrumman.com
Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 75,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce regardless of age. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
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