Sr. Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret

Company: Northrop Grumman Careers
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Category: Information Technology
* Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
* Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
* Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
* At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. Information Technology Professionals, We Want You!
The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a highly experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. Perform as primary Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract.
* 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.
* Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
* Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
* Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
* 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.
* OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
* Must have Linux Operating Systems support experience
* Linux Workstation and Server management experience is required
* Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
* Active Secret, Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred
* A Linux+ or RHCSA certification
* Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; 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)
* Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
* We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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