Linux Systems Administrator / Principal Linux Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); West Virginia; On-site; USD 72,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm dedicated to technological advancements as a Linux Systems Administrator. In this role, you'll maintain and enhance critical Linux systems for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, ensuring mission success. Collaborate with a dedicated team to support a diverse infrastructure while embracing modernization through Cloud technologies and DevOps practices. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to national security efforts, working in a dynamic environment that values innovation and teamwork. If you're ready to make history and tackle challenging problems, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Company paid holidays

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years experience or equivalent.
• 3+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Linux Systems and Infrastructure for NASIC.
• Support a large development infrastructure including Linux and Windows.

Skills

Linux Systems Administration

RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)

CentOS

Rocky Linux

DevOps architecture

Scripting (Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell)

Network Administration

Troubleshooting

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

GitLab

Nexus

Harbor

Job description

Requisition ID: R10175573

• Category: Information Technology

• Location: Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, United States of America

• Clearance Type: SCI

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: No

• 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 pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. 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. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to maintain and enhance Linux Systems and Infrastructure in support of the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. NASIC is responsible for creating all-source intelligence defining the present and future air, air defense, cyber, space and ballistic missile threats to enable military operations, force modernization, and policy making.

Summary of Responsibility

You will be an active part of a team of System, Network, and Storage Administrators who collaborate to support a large development infrastructure that replicates a wide variety of customer environments to include Linux and Windows. The team manages the hardware, software, network, security, and end user support for a wide range of tools and infrastructure. This environment includes ever growing opportunities with modernization such as Cloud technologies and DevOps CI/CD pipelines. You will be primarily focused on Linux Systems Administration and be prepared for supporting a production environment on site at NASIC/WPAFB once properly cleared to support mission critical needs.

Basic Qualifications for a Systems Administrator:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 2 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 0 years of experience OR a high school diploma or GED equivalent with 6 years of experience

• Minimum of three years of experience with Systems Administration for Linux Operating Systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Rocky Linux.

• Able to obtain IAT Level II certification such as CASP+ or Security+ within 90 days

• U.S. citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Administrator:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 5 years of experience OR Master’s degree with 3 years of experience OR a high school diploma or GED equivalent with 9 years of experience

• Minimum of three years of experience with Systems Administration for Linux Operating Systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Rocky Linux.

• Able to obtain IAT Level II certification such as CASP+ or Security+ within 90 days

• U.S. citizenship with an active TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with DevOps architecture such as Kubernetes, Nexus, Harbor, Docker, GitLab, etc.

• Experience with security compliance and related security scanning products.

• Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS)

• Experience with scripting using tools such as Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, etc.

• Experience with network administration and related infrastructure

• Experience with hardware installation and maintenance to include firmware upgrades

• Candidate must demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Salary Range: $72,100 - $108,100

Salary Range 2: $88,600 - $133,000

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. 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.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.