Principal Linux Systems Administrator

$93,000 - $139,600/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Aurora, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Aurora, CO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for managing and maintaining Linux systems for a classified government contract at Northrop Grumman. This role requires effective communication with various stakeholders and the ability to ensure the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems. The position involves analyzing customer requirements, implementing system enhancements, and adhering to strict 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 IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of IT 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.
• 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.
• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance, to include SCI access and a recent Polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years), in order to be considered.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Nice-to-haves

• The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, a Linux+ or RHCSA, and 5 years of Linux 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