Northrop Grumman · 7 hours ago
Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Linux Systems Administrator 3/4
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$89K/yr - $134K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a global security company seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join their Aeronautics Systems support team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves performing as the primary Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract, maintaining multi-user computer systems, and ensuring system performance and reliability through various administrative tasks.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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
Has served at least 180 days on active duty
Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
Will receive an honorable discharge
Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship
Must have a Security+ CE or higher; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Applicants must have an active DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP) in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment
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
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Active Secret, Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred
A Linux+ or RHCSA certification
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
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
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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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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