SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR 5
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Northrop Grumman Information Systems Sector is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The qualified applicant will become part of the sector's Intelligence Division on a large, accomplished program in the ESSEX Business Unit. This position will be located in Annapolis Junction, MD.
Roles and Responsibilities:
* * Provide system administration services for Linux / UNIX infrastructure and development systems (scripting, loading machines using KickStart, system configuration)
* * Ensure systems are kept in required configuration profile, including: patch maintenance, changes as required by evolvement of production environments, updating software and software configurations
* * Maintain up to date system documentation for all responsible systems
* * Troubleshoot Linux and Solaris systems identifying hardware, software, and procedural issues
* * Respond to internal trouble ticket system requests:
o Respond promptly and courteously to developer / engineering requests for assistance, take ownership and ensure resolution of tickets in a timely manner
o Determine the nature of the problem being reported
o Initiate the action necessary to resolve the problem
o Document all communication to and from customers
o Ensure follow-up on outstanding service issues
* * Implement plans for deploying new services in a highly available and automated environment
* * Responsible for configuring and maintaining Veritas NetBackup (backup for primary NetBackup administrator):
o Work with primary backup technician to configure and maintain Veritas NetBackup services running on Linux servers
o Work with primary backup technician to quarterly verify and document that program data is being properly backed up
* * Be a proactive member of team looking for improvements in technologies and efficiencies.
* * Assume other duties / projects as they arise and be responsive to the needs of the department
* * Provide weekly status report on activities completed in the last week and current projects
* * Participate in On-Call group to provide after hours assistance
* * Position may also entail acting as a lead for escalations, mentorship of more jr staff, and high level projects
* * Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:
* Bachelor's Degree in IT related field
* * Minimum of 14 years of experience (BA/BS degree may be substituted for experience)
* * 5+ years experience as a Linux Sys Admin working with RedHat Enterprise Linux, RHEL 3 or 4
* * Experience using KickStart or JumpStart to automate system installations
* * 3+ years experience with DHCP, NIS, NFS, Samba, SSH configuration
* * 3+ years of data center experience (racking, cabling, install and configuration, configuration management)
* Position requires a current TS/SCI security clearance w/ Polygraph
Desired Qualifications:
Candidates with these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:
* * RHCT or higher certification
* * Shell scripting experience (BASH/CSH/PERL)
* * Experience configuring SANs
* * Experience configuring Linux to authenticate against LDAP
* * Experience working with Rational ClearCase
* * Experience configuring Apache
* * Experience configuring maintaining DNS (BIND)
* * Experience configuring / maintaining Veritas NetBackup 5 or later version
* * CCNA or greater certification (Cisco switching experience configuring VLANS, DMZ, NAT, access lists, multicast)
* * Experience with Firewall configurations, preferably with Cisco PIX 5xx and FWSMs
* * Experience working with Remedy or TrackIT helpdesk tools
* * Dell certified (WPD - Servers/Desktops)
* * A commitment to quality customer service
* * A strong work ethic; displays initiative, very hands-on, as well as a sense of urgency in completing assigned tasks
* * Superior technical skills; strong problem analysis and troubleshooting skills
* * Excellent listening, verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
* * Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as work effectively on a team with other IT personnel in a dynamic and fast paced environment
** TS/SCI Security Clearance with Full Scope Polygraph is preferred for this position.
Join the men and women of Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in meeting the largest, most complex systems challenges imaginable for government, military and business. An Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Security Clearance Required.
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