HPC Linux Systems Administrator 3/4 - Secret

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 schedule

401(k) matching

Health care

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an HPC/Linux Systems Administrator to support a classified program onsite in Palmdale, CA. The role requires a Secret clearance and involves Linux server/workstation management, system hardening, and inter-team collaboration.

Responsibilities include implementing system enhancements, backups, security auditing, and documentation. Travel up to 10% may be required, with a 9/80 work schedule and potential relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Linux Operating Systems support experience is required.
• Security+ CE certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Current US Government Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Linux Systems Administrator for a classified program.
• Maintain multi-user systems and coordinate with teams and stakeholders.
• Administer backup, file systems, and security access controls.

Skills

Linux OS

Security+ CE

Secret clearance

Special Programs access

HPC systems knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

HPC hardware diagnostics

Job description

Job Summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an HPC/Linux Systems Administrator to support the information system lifecycle for a classified program. The role is onsite, full‑time at Palmdale, CA, with no virtual or telecommute options.

Relocation & Travel

Relocation assistance may be available. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Linux Systems Administrator for a medium to large sized classified program.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi‑user computer systems, coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and IT management.
• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary administration tasks are completed.
• Work closely with System Engineering and other team members to develop recommended system improvements, upgrades, and solutions.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability, including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Administer backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; 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 team members, suppliers, customers, and vendors.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all networked and standalone computers in a classified environment as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager.
• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
• Report on project status as required for all recurring and non‑recurring efforts.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
• Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Work after hours and weekends as needed.

Basic Qualifications – Level 3

• Associate’s degree and 7 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of related experience may be considered.
• Current US Government Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain access to Special Programs; maintaining Special Programs access will be a condition of employment.
• Current Security + CE (or greater) certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Linux Operating Systems support experience; Linux Workstation and Server management required.

Basic Qualifications – Level 4

• Associate’s degree and 10 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent and 12 years of related experience may be considered.
• Current US Government Secret clearance required.
• Ability to obtain access to Special Programs; maintaining Special Programs access will be a condition of employment.
• Current Security + CE (or greater) certification, or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.
• Linux Operating Systems support experience; Linux Workstation and Server management required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph.
• Security+ CE certification.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Experience with architecture and design of new and existing HPC systems, including reliability and scaling.
• Strong knowledge of HPC technologies, storage, parallel processing, and scientific computing frameworks.
• Experience building and maintaining high‑scale distributed systems and running scalable distributed application software.
• Hands‑on experience with HPC hardware diagnostic and repair.

Clearances & Security

• Current US Government Secret clearance required.
• Special Programs access required; maintaining access is a condition of employment.
• Security + CE (or greater) certification required or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Employment Conditions

Work onsite full‑time at Palmdale, CA. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Work after hours and weekends as needed.

Benefits & Compensation

Flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule, 401(k) matching, health care. Salary range for Primary Level: $103,600–$155,400. Secondary Level: $129,300–$193,900. Overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus may apply.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.