Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

2d • $98,900 - $155,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Corporate Sector Chief Information & Digital Office (CIDO) is hiring a Principal Computer Systems Analyst to support the IT Infrastructure & Operations organization’s Classified Solutions team. The role supports information system lifecycle activities and classified government contracts. It is performed full-time on-site at either the Redondo Beach, California, or Linthicum, Maryland location; remote and telecommuting arrangements are not available. Travel is 10% of the time, and the position requires a current Top Secret clearance with SCI access and a recent CI polygraph.

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 IAM Level I equivalent (or higher) certification requirements, such as Security+ CE or CGRC.
• Linux server administration experience in a classified environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating and managing systems under NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG.
• Current virtualization and containerization experience, including Docker or Kubernetes.
• Networking knowledge, 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 at least two platforms, such as Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, or UNIX.
• Experience creating and deploying system images in an enterprise environment.
• Experience with the Assessment & Authorization process.
• Preferred experience: 5 years with a bachelor’s degree, 3 years with a master’s degree, or 0 years with a Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Support classified government contracts as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst.
• Maintain customer satisfaction and communicate effectively with customers.
• Report recurring and non-recurring task status in written and oral formats.
• Support multiple networks and complete Linux administration tasks, coordinating with others and working under minimal direction.
• Maintain multi-user computer systems in collaboration with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management.
• Review 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 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 input 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.
• Work across disciplines to isolate issues involving software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, and applications, and distinguish one-time events from recurring problems.
• Support environments using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and JIRA.
• Escalate issues requiring senior-level attention or involvement.
• Work after hours and weekends as needed.
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements (though this role itself requires on-site work).
• Learning opportunities.
• Friendly team environment.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan with 401(k) matching.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior