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Northrop Grumman · 3 months ago

Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Polygraph - R10196232

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$96K/yr - $144K/yr

3+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company that focuses on innovative solutions in global security. They are seeking a Principal Linux Systems Administrator to manage classified government contracts, ensuring the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems and providing technical support across various networks.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Perform as primary Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract

Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format

Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management

Support multiple networks while ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed and directing others as necessary

Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems

Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management

Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis

Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists

Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact

Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed

Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components

Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors, and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions

Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases

Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)

Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security

Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts

Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions

Qualification

Linux server supportDOD 8570 IAT Level IILinux Workstation managementNISPOM Chapter 8 experienceWindows server managementVMWare experienceBasic networking knowledgeRudimentary scriptingEnvironmental monitoring toolsCertification & Accreditation process

Required

Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of relevant IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of relevant IT experience is required

Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment

Must have Linux server Operating Systems support experience

Linux Workstation and Server management experience is required

Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments

Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, to include SCI access and a recent Polygraph [adjudicated within the last 5 years], in order to be considered

Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment

Preferred

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, a Linux+ or RHCSA, and 5 years of Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment

Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification

Windows server management experience

Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems

VMWare experience with current version

Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)

Rudimentary Scripting experience

Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment

Experience with Certification & Accreditation process