Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux Systems Administrator to support classified government contracts. The role requires on-site work at the Huntsville, AL facility and a current Secret level security clearance.

You will manage Linux systems, coordinate with engineers and security teams, and ensure continuity for mission-critical workloads. Responsibilities include upgrades, monitoring, backups, documentation, and IS security alignment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3+ years IT experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years IT experience or equivalent.
• Associates + 7 years IT experience or equivalent.
• HS diploma with 9+ years IT experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Principal Computer Systems Analyst – Linux in support of classified government contracts.
• Exhibits communication skills, energy, and patience with customers.
• Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction following defined policies.
• Report task statuses in written and oral formats as required.
• Support multiple networks and Linux administration tasks with minimal direction.
• Maintain system reliability through upgrades, monitoring, and configuration management.
• Provide backup/recovery services; manage file systems and virus protection.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes.

Skills

Linux administration

Security clearance

Networking concepts

Scripting

System integration

Education

Master's degree + 3 years IT experience

Bachelor's degree + 5 years IT experience

Associates degree + 7 years IT experience

High School Diploma + 9 years IT experience

Tools

Security+ CE

CND

CCNA Security

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

HBSS

SolarWinds

Splunk

RMF

STIG

JAFAN

JSIG

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux Systems Administrator to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Huntsville, AL location. Actual job site will be at the Missile Assembly Building (MAB) on Redstone Arsenal military base.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified government contracts.
• Exhibits good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers.
• Establishes and maintains high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies.
• Report task statuses as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts in written and oral format.
• Able to support multiple networks, ensuring necessary Linux administration tasks are completed; coordinating with others as necessary, working under minimal direction.
• Maintain operations of multi-user computer systems working with system engineers, PC desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management.
• Assist with review of internal customer requirements, making recommendations for hardware, software, system component purchases.
• Maintain and provide reliability of systems through installation, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide and maintain backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes and procedures.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases, supporting Computer Security with inputs to documentation, as required.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems.
• Support environments by means of ticketing requirements systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.) Raise issues that require senior level attention or involvement.
• Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.
• Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Basic Qualifications

• Master's degree with 3 years IT experience; OR a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of IT experience; OR an Associates degree with 7 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of IT experience
• Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment
• Candidates must meet the U.S.Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Linux/Windows Systems Administrator – IAT level II certification at a minimum (examples: Security+ CE, CND, CCNA Security)
• Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance in order to be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have Bachelor's degree, Security+ CE, and 7 years of Linus experience in a classified environment
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter8, DCID6/3-ICD503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
• Current Virtualization experience and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Knowledge of networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs and VTCs
• VMWare experience with current version
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)
• Scripting experience
• Operating System Cross-platform awareness (i.e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
• Experience with Assessment & Authorization process
• Active Top Secret or SCI, or SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph

Benefits

• We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 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.