Linux Systems Architect - Level 2 (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking a Linux Systems Architect - Level 2 to design and implement automation for infrastructure and cyber hardening. A TS clearance is required and the role will involve close collaboration with software and systems teams.

The position emphasizes experience with Linux environments, VMware, Ansible, and secure deployment in classified settings, with a competitive salary range and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application.
• Degree: Bachelor's with 2 years experience or a Master's with relevant experience.
• DoD 8570 security certifications or equivalent are required.
• Experience with Linux and classified Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Review, understand and design automation techniques for infrastructure needs.
• Develop automation for Infrastructure as Code and cyber hardening.
• Collaborate with software and systems engineering teams to remove blockers.
• Guide operational teams in secure Linux implementation and maintenance.

Skills

Top Secret clearance

Linux

Security certifications (DoD 8570)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Cyber hardening

Agile development

VMware

Ansible

RBAC/HBAC

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

VMware

Ansible

LDAP

Kickstart

SELinux

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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's Space Sector is seeking a Linux Systems Architect - Level 2. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA. Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding and obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.

As a Linux Systems Architect, your role will include reviewing, understanding and designing automation techniques to address a wide range of infrastructure requirements; understanding of automation for both Infrastructure as Code and cyber hardening/patching; working closely with software and systems engineering teams to ensure requirements are understood and blockers are elevated.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience or a Master's degree; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Active Top Secret clearance required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start
• Current Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification
• Experience with Linux Operating System
• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Classified Linux environments
• Experience operating and managing systems within current applicable information systems cyber compliance standards in closed areas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in technical judgment
• Experience with Linux functions in yum, ldap, ansible (IAC tools), stig implementation, SELinux, kickstart, dns, dhcp, firewalld, log analysis, managing logical volumes, pki, git, RBAC/HBAC
• Experience working as part of an Agile development environment
• Understanding information technologies, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze high level needs utilizing use cases and relate them to requirements
• Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance

Primary Level Salary Range:

$91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

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

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.