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Unix Systems Administrator - Essex Business Unit

NORTHROP GRUMMAN


Posted on: 5/21/12


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Minimum Security Clearance

Top Secret/SCI Clearance

- Polygraph
Location

Annapolis Junction, Maryland  20701

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Workplace: Not Specified
Travel: Not Specified
Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network administrators. Interacts with users and evaluates vendor products. Makes recommendations to purchase hardware and software, coordinates installation and provides backup recovery. Develops and monitors policies and standards for allocation related to the use of computing resources. Ancillary duties may include setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software and allocating mass storage space.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
* BS degree plus six (6) years experience in a Systems Administrator role. Applicable work experience may be used in lieu of a degree.
* Willingness to work in an Agile environment
* 2+ years experience with a variety of Unix or Linux Operating systems
* 1+ years of experience with a variety of mission application software
* 1+ years of experience in advanced system problem solving
* Excellent verbal communication skills required to assist customers effectively and courteously
* Ability to work independently- must be a self-starter
* Willingness to provide after-hours call-in support (pager rotation)* Good interpersonal and written communication skills
* Highly organized and detail oriented Position requires an active TS/SCI w/ polygraph clearance

Northrop Grumman Corporation is a leading global security company whose 120,000 employees provide innovative systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding and technical services to government and commercial customers worldwide.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.  

Shift: 1st Shift
Relocation Assistance: United States-Maryland-Annapolis Junction
Number of Openings: 1
US Citizenship Required for this Position: Information Systems
Preferences
Industry Category: System Admin-User Admin.
Compensation
Competitive