Principal Linux Systems Administrator

$93,000 - $139,600/Yr

Northrop Grumman - Baltimore, MD

Full-time - Principal

Remote - Baltimore, MD

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Linux Systems Administrator at Northrop Grumman is responsible for managing and maintaining Linux systems for a large classified government contract. This role requires effective communication with various stakeholders and the ability to work independently under minimal direction. The position is on-site at the Linthicum, MD campus and involves ensuring the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, supporting multiple networks, and adhering to strict security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform as primary Linux Systems Administrator for a large 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 and ensure necessary administration tasks are completed while 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 and 7 years of experience, or Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, or Master's degree and 3 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Current DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), including a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or enrollment in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP).
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Linux Operating Systems support experience.
• Linux Workstation and Server management experience.
• Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP or similar DoD 8570 security certification, or ability to obtain certification within 30 days of offer acceptance date.

Nice-to-haves

• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
• Windows server management experience.
• Experience with Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
• Red Hat certification for current version.
• 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.
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).

Benefits

• Salary range of $93,000.00 - $139,600.00 based on experience and qualifications.