Northrop Grumman · 22 hours ago
HPC Linux Systems Administrator 3/4 - Secret
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $134K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is seeking a senior Linux Systems Administrator to join its Classified Solutions team. The role involves monitoring HPC system health, managing system life cycles, and collaborating with security to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Monitor and report HPC system health/metrics
Identify performance bottlenecks
Modify system wide parameters to improve performance and evaluate the effects of those changes
Perform HPC technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk evaluation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses
Manage HPC system life cycle: concept, design, installation, test, operation, maintenance, and disposal
Assist software developers and engineers in installing, debugging, and optimizing their software in the HPC environment
Support technical users running analysis on HPC systems
Collaborate with Security and follow guidelines to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies
Scans, patches, and hardens the computing environment to meet customer requirements
Collects, audits, and stores necessary log data for the system
Develops artifacts necessary to support assessment and authorization of the system
Qualification
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
Experience with configuring, administering, and maintaining Red Hat or other Linux systems
Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and current HPC systems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have
10 years of Server Administration to include Active Directory and Group Policy in a classified environment
Good understanding of HPC systems design, HPC network architecture (Ethernet and Infiniband), and parallel processing optimization
Programming experience with at least one high-level programming language or scripting language such as C, Fortran, Python, or BASH
Experience building and maintaining HPC systems and running scalable distributed application software
Experience with storage clusters and/or parallel file systems
Hands-on experience with HPC hardware diagnostics and repair
Experience with the software compilation process (compilers, GNU Make, CMake, etc.)
Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and methodologies, including a working knowledge of JSIG and STIG
Benefits
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
9/80 work schedule
Great 401k matching program
Overtime
Shift differential
Discretionary bonus
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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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