Principal Linux Systems Admin - Classified, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

9/80 work schedule

401k matching program

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team seeks a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux to support classified government contracts on-site at Azusa, CA. The role focuses on Linux server administration in secure environments and adherence to information security policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining system reliability, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring accurate documentation while working within the boundaries of a classified program and security

Qualifications

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with required years of technical experience in a relevant field.
• Classification requires Linux/Windows Systems Administrator IAM/IAT II certifications.
• Secret-level security clearance required to be considered.

Responsibilities

• Perform Linux administration for multi-user systems in a classified environment.
• Maintain security audit and logging per ISSM guidance.
• Support incidents through ticketing systems (ServiceNow, JIRA).
• Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes and procedures.
• Coordinate with engineers and end users to resolve issues across software and hardware.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Patience with customers

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree with 3 years of technical experience

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of technical experience

Associate's with 7 years of technical experience

High School Diploma / GED with 9 years of technical experience

Tools

ServiceNow

JIRA

VMware

Docker

Kubernetes

Splunk

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team seeks a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux to support classified government contracts on-site at Azusa, CA. The role focuses on Linux server administration in secure environments and adherence to information security policies.

Responsibilities include maintaining system reliability, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring accurate documentation while working within the boundaries of a classified program and security