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Our Engineers are among the best in the business, and require equally devoted team members to help develop our advanced systems and products. Use your talent, education and experience to work with the latest in aerospace and defense technology. You’ll literally be defining the future. Bachelor’s degree required plus experience. Top-secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Date: 10/14/2009
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Field Engineer UNIX System Administrator 2\3 – 187429
Accepting applicants at multiple band levels. Maintain smooth operation of a UNIX multi-user system for end users. Maintain hardware/software for the system including hardware and software configurations, networking, installation of UNIX OS and application software. Duties include, but not limited to, setting up systems and user accounts, maintaining documentation, installing UNIX software and patches, troubleshooting of systems and network configurations. Candidate must be familiar with SGI IRIX 6.5.x, SUN Solaris 8 - 10, CISCO routers/switches, RAID platforms, Red Hat Linux, Firewall appliances, Intrusion Detection devices, and Windows Server 2003 using Active Directory. PERL and shell scripting a plus. Candidate will be required to learn management/configuration/operation of Northrop Grumman developed application/mission software running on Silicon Graphics platforms. Candidate will be required to work occasional off-shift hours as needed. Ability to work on a military installation and in a military environment a must.


Band 2 positions require 2-4 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree and band 3 positions require 5-8 years experience and a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate discipline, preferably computer science. Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute degree requirements. Candidate must have an active TS/SCI security clearance, within last 2 years, and a current background investigation, last 5 years.

Candidate must be familiar with UNIX OS, CISCO routers/switches, Cabletron switches, Silicon Graphics platforms, and PC platforms. IRIX and software scripting a plus.

Common Job Description
Conducts technical analysis of product implementations, modifications and enhancements to product in accordance with specific customer specifications and implementations. Troubleshoots technical problems and issues, determines technical solution in accordance with product and customer specifications, and recommends actions to company or customer representatives for coordinative product solution. Assesses product needs in accordance with customer specifications. Conducts technical training and product briefing with customers, vendors and company representatives. Acts as local on-site representative to customers organization.

Typical Minimum Education / Experience:
5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.

U.S. Citizenship required for most positions. Northrop Grumman Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

Relocation Assistance Available. Security Clearance Required.