Senior Linux Systems Administrator – TS/SCI, On-Site

Northrop Grumman; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule

401k matching

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team seeks a Staff Computer Systems Analyst – Linux Systems Administrator to support lifecycle activities onsite in Redondo Beach, CA. This senior role leads Linux architecture across programs and guides automation and security practices.

Requirements include TS/SCI eligibility, 8140 (Security+ CE etc.), and extensive Linux in classified environments; travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree with 10 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 14 years of IT experience is required
• Linux Operating Systems, server and workstation management experience in a classified environment
• Operating System Cross-platform awareness (i.e. Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)
• U.S. Government 8140 certification requirements for a Staff Computer Systems Analyst – IAT Level II (examples: Security+ CE, CND, CCNA Security)
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance to include SCI access level eligibility (at a minimum)
• Ability to obtain, and maintain, a CI-Polygraph as a condition of continued employment

Responsibilities

• Lead Staff Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified contracts
• Develop and govern enterprise-wide Linux architecture for classified programs
• Architect backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions for mission-critical Linux systems
• Oversee administration of multiple networks and guide technical teams
• Lead system enhancements from requirements to deployment with automation
• Develop and enforce IAM policies across cross-platform operations
• Maintain and enhance Linux SOPs, standards, and security monitoring
• Provide regular project status updates
• Mentor junior through senior staff

Skills

Linux administration

VMware vSphere/ESXi

KVM/QEMU

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Ansible

Security clearance

Education

Master's Degree in IT / Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree

Associate's Degree

Tools

Splunk

SolarWinds

Azure CycleCloud

VMware Cloud Foundation

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team seeks a Staff Computer Systems Analyst – Linux Systems Administrator to support lifecycle activities onsite in Redondo Beach, CA. This senior role leads Linux architecture across programs and guides automation and security practices.

Requirements include TS/SCI eligibility, 8140 (Security+ CE etc.), and extensive Linux in classified environments; travel up to 10%.