Systems Administrator / Top Secret / Onsite: Arlington, VA

Overview

On Site
USD 70,100.00 - 123,625.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

ATL
Research and Development
Servers
VMware vSphere
VMware ESXi
COTS
Management
IT Management
System Security
ACL
Computer Hardware
Microsoft
Patch Management
Information Systems
Ethernet
Switches
TCP/IP
Subnetwork
Routing
Communication
Security Clearance
System Administration
Active Directory
OpenStack
Microsoft Windows
Linux
Microsoft SSIS
Unix
NFS
Samba
Network Administration
DHCP
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Scripting
Python
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Puppet
Progress Chef
Ansible
Risk Management Framework
RMF
NISP
ICD
Communications Security
Network
Distribution
Optical Fiber
Cabling
Innovation
Jersey
Training
Life Insurance

Job Details

Job Description

The Advanced Concepts Lab (ACL) at Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) is seeking an IT Systems Engineer/Systems Administrator with a demonstrated ability to independently develop solutions to systems administration challenges in heterogeneous computing environments. The selected candidate will serve as a system and network administrator for multiple program and internal R&D systems that support the research and development activities carried out by ACL's engineers and scientists. These systems collectively comprise 75+ servers and associated network devices, workstations, and application-specific hardware. ACL's systems generally include Windows, Linux, and VMware vSphere/ESXi machines running COTS, FOSS, and bespoke applications. ACL's systems rely heavily on Python to automate processes.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:
* Selection, installation, configuration, and integration of hardware and software in support of program requirements and as directed by technical leadership.
* Documenting and/or automating systems administration procedures, and assisting the engineering and test teams with automating test activities.
* Identifying and implementing industry best practices for systems administration.
* Developing solutions to system security needs that meet customer security requirements without negatively affecting program performance, or if security requirements cannot be met, developing technical and/or procedural mitigations to minimize residual risk due to the unmet security requirements.
* Day-to-day administration of ACL information systems, to include monitoring for hardware and software failures, troubleshooting, Microsoft patch management, and anti-virus definition updates.
* Inventorying government furnished equipment incorporated into information systems.

Basic Qualifications

* In-depth systems administration experience with Linux
* Demonstrated track record of successfully designing/installing new systems or adding significant new functionality to existing systems
* Network Administration - Ethernet switching, TCP/IP subnetting & routing (static & dynamic)
* Strong troubleshooting skills.
* Strong oral and written communication skills
* Current final Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SCI access; applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Desired skills

Experience with or interest in developing skills in the following technical areas:
* In-depth systems administration experience with Windows (including Active Directory)
* Experience administering OpenStack
* Windows/Linux Integration - Services for Unix/Subsystem for Unix-based Applications, NFS, and Samba
* Network Administration - DHCP, DNS
* Scripting/Automation - Python, bash, Windows PowerShell, Puppet, Chef, Ansible
* Administering systems accredited under RMF (NISPOM and/or ICD 503)
* COMSEC inline network encryptors (e.g., KG-175 family)
* Adjacent facilities concerns - three phase power distribution, chilled water cooling systems, copper and fiber plant cabling

EEO

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.

Other Important Information

By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Work Schedule Information

Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

National Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $70,100 - $123,625. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year. This position is incentive plan eligible.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California and New York is $80,600 - $139,840. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays. This position is incentive plan eligible.
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