Linux Systems Administrator 2/3

$75,700 - $113,500/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Mid Level

Baltimore, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator position at Northrop Grumman involves supporting classified government contracts by managing Linux systems and ensuring their integration with Windows domains. The role requires effective communication, maintenance of IT infrastructure, and the ability to analyze customer requirements to recommend solutions. The position is based in Baltimore, MD, and requires on-site work, focusing on enhancing system performance and reliability while adhering to security protocols.

Responsibilities

• Perform primarily as a Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Support Windows Domains, ensuring Linux systems & accounts authenticate centrally & function as required.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
• Maintain efficient operation of all IT infrastructure in the assigned Program area(s), including servers, clients, networking equipment, and software running on the network.
• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed independently as necessary.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and recommend equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by policy.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop, maintain, and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with 0 years of IT experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of IT experience, or an Associate's Degree with 4 years of IT experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of IT experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree for Level 2.
• Master's Degree with 3 years of IT experience, or a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of IT experience, or an Associate's Degree with 7 years of IT experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of IT experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree for Level 3.
• Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification (example: Security+ CE), otherwise an ability to obtain the required certification within 6 months of hire date; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Linux Operating Systems support experience.
• Linux Workstation and Server management experience.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• The selected candidate must have a DoD Interim Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) before a start date can be established; obtaining and maintaining a finalized DoD Secret security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, either a Linux+ or RHCSA, and 5 years of Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG.
• Linux Operating System certification for the current version.
• VMWare experience with current version.
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (e.g., HBSS, Solar Winds, Splunk).
• Rudimentary Scripting experience.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
• Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non-technical attendees.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• 401k matching program
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers