Senior Principal Linux Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Redondo Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 114,000 - 213,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team. You will administer and harden Linux-based lab and development environments, assist with build systems, and collaborate with engineers on OS-related issues to keep programs on schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with relevant Linux experience and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; relocation assistance may be available

Qualifications

  • Strong Linux system administration experience (Red Hat or equivalent).
  • Experience installing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux OS, software, and servers.
  • Experience diagnosing OS, network, and hardware issues.
  • Experience OS-level package management and kernel/driver tuning.
  • Shell scripting for automation and maintenance tasks.
  • Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

  • Administer, monitor, and maintain Linux-based lab and development environments.
  • Load, customize, and harden Linux workstations and servers for security and performance.
  • Troubleshoot hardware problems and coordinate repairs.
  • Respond quickly to high-priority incidents and restore services.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to support build environments and OS issues.
  • Document configurations and maintain lab inventories.

Skills

Linux administration
Troubleshooting
Collaboration with engineers
Scripting (shell)
Build/Release support

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

RPM packaging
VMware (optional)

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Redondo Beach, CA is seeking Principal/Senior Principal Software Engineer to join our mission-driven team. You will administer and harden Linux-based lab and development environments, assist with build systems, and collaborate with engineers on OS-related issues to keep programs on schedule.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field with relevant Linux experience and the ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance; relocation assistance may be available

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