Staff Datacenter Administrator

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The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team 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. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Linthicum, MD is seeking a Staff Datacenter Administrator to support the network and data collection, processing, and storage infrastructure to support the Assembly, Integration and Test (AI&T) of a production Space Payload program.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage Linux, Windows, VMware and AWS environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and security

• Design, implement, and maintain system architectures, including virtualization, cloud integration, and disaster recovery strategies

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan and execute system upgrades, data migration, and security patches

• Monitor system health, diagnose and resolve technical issues, and implement proactive measures to prevent disruptions

• Configure and manage AWS services, ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and adherence to best practices

• Provide advanced technical support to end-users, offering timely and effective solutions to complex challenges

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, processes, and procedures using Atlassian Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket

• Operation and support of IT and network hardware and software across all program locations (limited travel required)

Basic Qualifications:

• BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field with 14 years of relevant experience, or 12 years of relevant experience with MS. Or 9 years and Ph.D

• Proven expertise in administrating Linux (CentOS, Red Hat), Windows (10, Server 2019), VMware (vSphere 7), and AWS cloud services

• Strong understanding of virtualization technologies, cloud computing concepts, and networking protocols

• Experience with Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket

• Active Top Secret clearance and eligible for SCI

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Relevant certifications such as CompTIA Linux+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, VMware Certified Professional, or equivalent certifications

• TS/SCI clearance (No Polygraph required)

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