Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Top Secret

$97,500 - $146,300/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Los Angeles, CA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Los Angeles, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Linux Systems Administrator will serve as the primary administrator for classified government contracts at Northrop Grumman. This role involves maintaining the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, supporting multiple networks, and ensuring compliance with information systems security standards. The position requires effective communication with various stakeholders and the ability to work independently under minimal direction.

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, coordinating 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

• Associate's degree with 7 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards.
• Experience maintaining Classified Linux Domains in effective operations.
• Experience installing and managing Linux operating systems in a server environment.
• Understanding of installing operating system patches.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Experience implementing STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) on Linux systems.
• General Linux troubleshooting experience.
• End user support experience.
• Experience supporting tier 2 and 3 helpdesk tickets.
• Experience supporting and troubleshooting remote nodes.
• Candidates must have a current DoD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field.
• Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance.
• Experience with NetApp and/or Nutanix implementation, migration and maintenance.
• Experience with system design and architecture.
• Experience with communicating with executive leadership.
• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC).

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
• Discretionary bonus eligibility
• Annual bonuses based on individual contributions and company results