Northrop Grumman Australia ยท 3 months ago
Sr Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret
United States-Colorado-Boulder
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$129K/yr - $194K/yr
6+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in innovative systems and technologies, seeking a highly experienced Senior Linux Server Admin to join its Space Systems support team. The role involves primary responsibilities as a Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract, ensuring smooth operation of multi-user computer systems and supporting multiple networks.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.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
Required
Master's Degree with 6 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of IT experience
Must have a Security+ CE (or another DOD 8570 IAT level II certification); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Must have Linux Operating Systems support experience
Linux Workstation and Server management experience is required
Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Preferred
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, a RHCSA, and 10 years of Linux Server Administration experience, to include Red Hat Satellite management and Ansible open-source software tool experience in a classified environment
Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs
Cisco experience and/or certifications
Windows server management experience
Windows Active Directory, VMWare, and/or knowledge of NFS storage systems
VMWare experience with current version
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/PRTG/Splunk)
Scripting (Powershell) experience
Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process and STIGs
Active Top Secret is preferred
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase