Principal Computer Systems Analyst Linux - Redondo Beach CA

Military Spouse Corporate Career Network•Redondo Beach, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux to support the Classified Solutions team within IT Infrastructure & Operations. The role supports information system lifecycle activities and classified government contracts. The selected candidate works on-site full-time at the Redondo Beach, California, or Linthicum, Maryland location; virtual and telecommute work are not available. Travel is 10% of the time, and no relocation assistance is available. A current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI access and a recent CI Polygraph is required before starting. The analyst administers Linux systems across multiple classified networks, maintains multi-user computer systems, and supports system reliability, security, and customer satisfaction. The role involves coordinating with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management, generally under minimal direction. The analyst documents and reports work, follows strict information systems security guidelines, and works across technical disciplines to diagnose and resolve issues. The role may require after-hours and weekend work and lifting and moving equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and a CI Polygraph adjudicated within the last 5 years.
Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements for an IAM Level I equivalent or higher security certification, such as Security+ CE or CGRC.
Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments.
Current virtualization and containerization experience, including Docker or Kubernetes.
Knowledge of networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs, and VTCs.
VMware experience with a current version.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools such as HBSS, SolarWinds, or Splunk.
Scripting experience.
Cross-platform operating system awareness across two or more of Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, or UNIX.
Experience creating and deploying system images in an enterprise environment.
Experience with the Assessment & Authorization process.
The preferred experience profile is 5 years with a bachelor's degree, 3 years with a master's degree, or 0 years with a PhD.

Responsibilities

Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified government contracts.
Maintain customer satisfaction while adhering to established policies and defined objectives.
Report the status of recurring and non-recurring tasks in written and oral formats.
Support multiple networks by completing Linux administration tasks and coordinating with others as necessary.
Maintain multi-user computer systems in collaboration with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management.
Assist in reviewing internal customer requirements and recommend hardware, software, and system component purchases.
Maintain system reliability through installation, upgrades and patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
Provide and maintain backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; and routinely manage virus protection.
Test new product releases for compatibility and to minimize user impact.
Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes and procedures.
Follow information systems security guidelines and provide inputs to computer security documentation as required.
Maintain security audit and logging information on classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
Work across disciplines to isolate and resolve issues involving software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, applications, and recurring or one-time events.
Support environments using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and JIRA.
Raise issues requiring senior-level attention or involvement.
Work after hours and weekends as needed.
Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.