Linux Systems Administrator 3/4 - Top Secret

Description

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Information Technology Professionals, We Want You!

The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems support team in Melbourne, FL.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as primary Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.

• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed. Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.

• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components. Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.

• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors, and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions. 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. 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). 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. Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.

• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts. Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

• Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions. Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.

If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!

This position may filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Masters Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associates Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience is required Masters Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associates Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience is required

• Must have a Security+ CE or higher; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment Must have a Security+ CE or higher; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment

• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (or higher) in order to be considered Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (or higher) in order to be considered

• Must have Linux Operating Systems support experience Must have Linux Operating Systems support experience

• Linux Workstation and Server management experience is required 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 Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Masters Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelors Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associates Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of experience is required Masters Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelors Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associates Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of experience is required

• Must have a Security+ CE or higher; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment Must have a Security+ CE or higher; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment

• Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (or higher) in order to be considered Candidates must have a current DOD Top Secret level security clearance (or higher) in order to be considered

• Must have Linux Operating Systems support experience Must have Linux Operating Systems support experience

• Linux Workstation and Server management experience is required 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 Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments

Preferred Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology Bachelors degree in Information Technology

• Active TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred Active TS/SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph is preferred

• A Linux+ or RHCSA certification A Linux+ or RHCSA certification

• Server Administration experience in a classified environment Server Administration experience in a classified environment

• Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification

• Windows server management experience Windows server management experience

• Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems

• VMWare experience with current version VMWare experience with current version

• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk) Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)

• Rudimentary Scripting experience Rudimentary Scripting experience

• Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment

• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process Experience with Certification & Accreditation process

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.

We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.

Come join us!