Northrop Grumman - Linthicum Heights, MD

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Linthicum Heights, MD
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

At Northrop Grumman, we are seeking a well-qualified Linux Systems Administrator to join our dynamic team of technical professionals in Linthicum, MD. This position is critical as it involves working on large, classified government contracts where you will manage Red Hat systems, including enterprise Linux servers, workstations, and applications. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum campus, as teleworking is not available for this position. As a Linux Systems Administrator, you will be responsible for maintaining the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems. This includes coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, as well as project managers and end users. You will support multiple networks and ensure that necessary administration tasks are completed efficiently. Your role will also involve analyzing customer requirements to determine equipment and software needs, recommending and implementing system enhancements, and providing backup and recovery services. In addition, you will create and maintain user and computer accounts, manage file permissions, and ensure compliance with strict Information Systems security guidelines. You will be expected to prepare security documentation for the Cyber Security team and report project status as required. This position requires a proactive approach, as you will work under minimal direction and independently determine solutions to complex problems. If you are ready to take on these challenges and contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply today!

Responsibilities

  • Perform as a Linux Systems Administrator on large, classified government contracts.
  • Manage Red Hat systems to include enterprise Linux servers, workstations, and applications.
  • 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.
  • Ensure necessary administration tasks are completed and direct 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 Cyber Security team.
  • 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 7 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 9 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 11 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 13 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.
  • Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
  • Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
  • Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret / SCI level security clearance, to include a recent Polygraph (adjudicated within the last 5 years), in order to be considered.

Nice-to-haves

  • The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, a RHCSA, and 10 years of Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
  • Ability to support and troubleshoot remote nodes.
  • Experience scanning, managing, patching, and hardening RedHat Linux servers, identifying and remediating security vulnerabilities according to security guidelines (STIGs).
  • Experience with kickstart installations.
  • Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non-technical attendees.
  • Experience working in an HPC environment.
  • Red Hat System Administration certification(s).
  • Experience with NAS storage device (preferably NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.x or higher; CDOT).
  • Solid understanding of Enterprise-level storage concepts to include all commonly used RAID-levels.
  • Red Hat Satellite Server (version 5 and version 6) configuration and usage experience.

Benefits

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Phenomenal learning opportunities
  • Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
  • Friendly team environment
  • Exceptional benefits/healthcare
  • 9/80 work schedule
  • Great 401k matching program
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • Company paid holidays
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