Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret

$84,200 - $126,400/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Melbourne, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Melbourne, FL

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator will be a key member of the Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team, responsible for managing and maintaining Linux systems for a classified government contract. This role requires effective communication across various levels of the organization and collaboration with multiple teams to ensure the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems. The position demands a proactive approach to system enhancements, security compliance, and technical documentation, all while adhering to strict information security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform as primary Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
• Support multiple networks while ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed and directing others as necessary.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and determine 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, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors, and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

Requirements

• Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience is required.
• Must have a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
• Must have Linux Operating Systems support experience.
• Linux Workstation and Server management experience is required.
• Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
• Active Top Secret clearance
• A Linux+ or RHCSA certification
• Server Administration experience in a classified environment
• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification
• Windows server management experience
• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems
• VMWare experience with current version
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)
• Rudimentary Scripting experience
• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.

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
• Phenomenal learning opportunities
• Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.