Senior Linux Systems Analyst — Classified, On-Site

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 99,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 work schedule

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux to support the Classified Solutions team. This on-site role requires a TS/SCI with CI Poly, Linux administration in a classified environment, and the ability to coordinate with engineers, security professionals and project managers across Redondo Beach, CA or Linthicum, MD.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's with 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 with a Masters) and a Security+ CE or CGRC certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience or 3 Years with a Masters.
• Current U.S. Government Top Secret level security clearance, to include SCI access and a recent CI Polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years).
• Must meet IAM Level I equivalent (or higher) Security certification (Security+ CE or CGRC).
• Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.

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 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 with system engineers, 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.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the ISSM.
• Work across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, and between networks and applications.
• Support environments by means of ticketing requirements systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.). Raises issues that require senior level attention.
• Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Work after hours and weekends, as needed.

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting

Networking

Cross‑platform

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master's degree

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

VMware

HBSS

SolarWinds

Splunk

ServiceNow

JIRA

Job description

Northrop Grumman seeks a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux to support the Classified Solutions team. This on-site role requires a TS/SCI with CI Poly, Linux administration in a classified environment, and the ability to coordinate with engineers, security professionals and project managers across Redondo Beach, CA or Linthicum, MD.

Applicants should have a Bachelor's with 5 years of relevant experience (or 3 with a Masters) and a Security+ CE or CGRC certification.