Linux Systems Engineer – Lab & Dev, Clearance Eligible

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the FAAD portfolio. You will administer, monitor, and harden Linux systems in lab and development environments, coordinate with software teams, and ensure security and performance requirements are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in a related field and hands-on Linux experience, Red Hat or equivalent, scripting, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Strong Linux system administration experience (Red Hat or similar).
• Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux OS, software, servers, and lab hardware.
• Experience troubleshooting OS, networks, and hardware across servers/workstations.
• Experience OS-level package management, kernel/driver tuning, and performance optimization in Linux.
• Scripting for automation:** e.g., shell scripting.
• Hold or able to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and maintain Linux-based systems in lab and development environments, including configuration, patching, and troubleshooting
• Load, customize, and harden Linux development workstations and servers to meet program security and performance requirements
• Troubleshoot and repair hardware problems, including diagnosing faulty components and coordinating repair or replacement
• Respond rapidly to high priority incidents, diagnose root causes across OS, network, and hardware layers, and restore service for critical lab environments
• Collaborate with software developers and other engineering teams to support build environments and OS-related issues
• Document system configurations, procedures, and changes, and maintain lab infrastructure inventories

Skills

Linux system administration

Shell scripting

Team collaboration

DoD clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree in a related field

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

VMware virtualization

RPM packaging

Bash scripting

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA, is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support the FAAD portfolio. You will administer, monitor, and harden Linux systems in lab and development environments, coordinate with software teams, and ensure security and performance requirements are met.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master’s in a related field and hands-on Linux experience, Red Hat or equivalent, scripting, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.