Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret

Northrop Grumman • Azusa, CA

3d • $103,600 - $155,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. The role is based full-time on-site at the company’s Azusa, California location. A current U.S. Government Secret clearance is required, and the employee must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance as a condition of continued employment. The role includes travel up to 10% of the time and may require work after hours and on weekends as needed. No virtual or telecommute work is available due to the classified nature of the work.

The position supports multiple networks and multi-user computer systems, working with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management. The administrator maintains system reliability and security through installation, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, configuration management, backup and recovery, file-system and disk-space management, and routine virus-protection tasks. The role also includes testing product releases, maintaining technical documentation and security audit information, supporting security documentation, and resolving issues across software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, and applications. Work is performed with minimal direction, with task status reported orally and in writing and issues escalated when senior-level attention is needed.

The position requires qualifying technical experience based on education: a master’s degree and 3 years, bachelor’s degree and 5 years, associate degree and 7 years, or high school diploma/GED and 9 years. Linux server administration experience in a classified environment and a U.S. Government 8140 (8570-equivalent) IAT Level II certification are also required.

The posted primary-level salary range is $103,600 to $155,400. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, paid time off, and a 401(k) matching program. The posting also describes a 9/80 work schedule, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, and possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus depending on the position.

Requirements

• Master’s degree with 3 years of technical experience, bachelor’s degree with 5 years, associate degree with 7 years, or high school diploma/GED or equivalent with 9 years.
• Linux server administration experience in a classified environment.
• Meet U.S. Government 8140 requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Linux/Windows Systems Administrator at IAT Level II at minimum; examples include Security+ CE, CND, CCNA Security, SSCP, GICSP, GSEC, and CCISO.
• Hold a current U.S. Government Secret security clearance at minimum.
• Ability to obtain a Top Secret security clearance as a condition of continued employment.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site in Azusa, California; virtual and telecommute work are not available.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Ability to lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Availability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology.
• Security+ CE certification.
• Six years of experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems in a classified environment.
• Active Top Secret clearance, SCI, or SAP/SAR access.
• Experience operating under or managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG environments.
• 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, Solar Winds, 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified government contracts.
• Communicate effectively and maintain customer satisfaction in accordance with defined objectives and established policies.
• Report the status of recurring and non-recurring work in written and oral formats.
• Support multiple networks by completing Linux administration tasks, coordinating with others as necessary, 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, upgrading 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.
• Troubleshoot across software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, and applications, and distinguish one-time events from recurring problems.
• Support environments through ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and JIRA.
• Escalate issues requiring senior-level attention or involvement.
• Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work after hours and on weekends as needed.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Learning opportunities.
• Possible overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: High school or GED