Computer Support Technician

The selected individual will support the RSP Space Development Lab Network, assisting in the administration, maintenance, and compliance of the network. These duties will include:

• Support of network topology, inventory, and configuration

• Define and implement upgrades to the IT environment

• Performing new server builds

• Scripting to optimize IT environment

• Level 2 support for system configuration, setup, and requested baseline configuration changes

• Assisting in the resolution of computer problems beyond the knowledge of engineering staff.

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a blend of technical skills and excellent communication abilities., * Computer Support 2: Two years of experience with a High School Diploma

• No Clearance required to start, but must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret/SCI clearance to meet business needs

• U.S. Citizenship is required

• Experience with Windows and Linux

• Experience with debugging Information Technology problems and resolving them

• Hands on experience setting up and configurating Information Technology equipment

• Experience performing security patching and testing on Servers and PCs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Experience with software development labs, software/hardware integration

• Bash/Python script writing experience

• ESXi and VMWare experience

• Experience with networks and networking equipment

• Familiarity with NIST 800-171 network compliance

• Active COMPTIA Security + Certification

• CISSP certification, RedHat certification(s)

Primary Level Salary Range: $49,100.00 - $81,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

The Payload and Ground Systems Division (PGSD) 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 is hiring a Computer Support Technician to work in Linthicum, MD. This individual will support the design, development, and integration of mixed operating system (Linux, Windows) development laboratories for the Remote Sensing Programs (RSP) Business Unit in Linthicum, MD.