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Northrop Grumman · 1 week ago

Linux Systems Administrator 3/4 - Secret - R10217667

Melbourne, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$87K/yr - $130K/yr

3+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join its Classified Solutions team. The role involves managing Linux systems for classified government contracts, ensuring smooth operations, and collaborating with various stakeholders to meet customer requirements.

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 Operating Systems supportLinux Workstation managementLinux Server managementSecurity+ CE certificationNISPOM Chapter 8 experienceDCID 6/3-ICD 503 experienceRMF experienceSTIG experienceJAFAN experienceJSIG experienceWindows server managementVMWare experienceScripting experienceEnvironmental monitoring toolsBasic networking understandingServer Administration experienceCertification & Accreditation process

Required

Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience is required

Must have a Security+ CE or higher; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment

Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (or higher) in order to be considered

Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a DOD Top Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment

Candidates must have the ability to obtain access to Special Programs as a condition of employment, maintaining Special Programs access will be a condition of employment

Must have Linux 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