Northrop Grumman (DoD SkillBridge) - Sr. Principal HPC System Administrator

Blackwomenintech; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 188,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global security company seeks an HPC Systems Administrator to support high-performance computing at their Annapolis Junction or Linthicum locations. The role involves maintaining hardware and software, ensuring security compliance, and interfacing with users. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Linux systems administration and security, with a focus on high-performance computing.

Qualifications

• 8 years experience with Bachelor's, 6 years with Master's, or 4 years with PhD.
• Knowledge of file systems, user management, and security.

Responsibilities

• Support operation of a high-performance compute cluster.
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve system faults.
• Maintain software deployments and security compliance.

Skills

Linux systems administration

Networking

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

Red Hat Linux

Job description

Requisition ID: R10179590

Category:

Information Technology

Location:

Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America | Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Polygraph

Telecommute:

No - Teleworking not available for this position

Shift:

1st Shift (United States of America)

Travel Required:

Yes, 10% of the Time

Positions Available:

1

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.

NG-Military Internship Program Description:

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grumman's 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The NG-MIP program offers transitioning service members valuable civilian work experience through an internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. This program is open to all ranks and experience levels. Participants continue to receive military compensation and benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Support operation of a high-performance compute cluster
• Investigate, diagnose, and resolve system faults
• Maintain software deployments
• Maintain security compliance
• Monitor and maintain hardware
• Interface with user support staff

Eligibility and Application:

Applicants must meet specific criteria including active duty service, honorable discharge, and security clearances. Before applying, download and complete the DoD SkillBridge Prescreen and upload it along with your resume.

Job Description:

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems provides mission-enabling solutions for global security. We seek a HPC Systems Administrator to support our enterprise digital transformation at Annapolis Junction or Linthicum, MD. Responsibilities include supporting high-performance computing hardware and software, ensuring security compliance, and maintaining hardware and network systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years' experience, or 6 years with a Master's, or 4 years with a PhD, or equivalent experience
• Proficiency in Linux systems administration
• Knowledge of networking, file systems, user management, and security
• U.S. Citizen capable of obtaining TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph
• Red Hat Linux experience, high-performance computing concepts, MPI, GPUs, and related skills

Salary Range:

$124,900 - $187,300, depending on experience and qualifications.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for government clearance positions.