Sr Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Polygraph

Northrop Grumman•Linthicum Heights, MD

2d•$123,400 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman's Classified Solutions CIDO team is seeking a Sr Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Sr Principal Linux Systems Administrator) to support information system lifecycle activities on classified government contracts. The role is full-time and on-site at the Linthicum, Maryland location; it has no virtual or telecommute option. Candidates must have a current TS/SCI clearance and a current, recently adjudicated Counter Intelligence Polygraph to be considered, and must be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs. The administrator supports multiple classified networks and multi-user Linux systems, working with system engineers, desktop technicians, networking engineers, project managers, end users, and IT/Cyber management. The role involves system installation, patching, monitoring, troubleshooting, configuration management, backups and recovery, file-system and disk-space management, security logging, documentation, and compliance with strict information-system security requirements. The position may require travel 10% of the time, and work after hours and on weekends as needed. Equipment weighing up to 50 pounds must be lifted and moved. Northrop Grumman offers flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, exposure to varied projects and customers, and a friendly team environment. The stated salary range is $123,400 to $185,000. Depending on the position, employees may also be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

Requirements

Master's degree and 6 years of relevant IT experience; or Bachelor's degree and 8 years; or Associate's degree and 10 years; or High School Diploma/GED and 12 years.
8140 (8570 equivalent) IAT Level II or higher certification, such as Security+ CE; maintaining the certification is a condition of continued employment.
Linux server operating-system support experience with RHEL.
Linux workstation and server management experience with RHEL.
Current U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with SCI access and a current/recent Counter Intelligence Polygraph adjudicated within the last 6 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
Ability to work on-site; the position does not offer virtual or telecommute work.
Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed and lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Security+ CE, Linux+ or RHCSA, and 9 years of Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.
Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.
Windows server management experience.
Windows AD, LDAP, VMware, and SAN storage systems knowledge.
Experience with a current version of VMware.
Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Experience with DevOps architecture and tools such as Kubernetes, Nexus, Harbor, Docker, and GitLab.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools such as HBSS, SolarWinds, or Splunk.
Rudimentary scripting experience.
Experience creating and deploying system images in an enterprise environment.
Experience with the Certification & Accreditation process.
Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information-system environments.

Responsibilities

Perform as a Sr Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified government contracts.
Communicate effectively, take an energetic approach, and demonstrate patience with customers.
Maintain customer satisfaction in accordance with defined objectives and established policies.
Report the status of recurring and non-recurring tasks in written and oral formats.
Support multiple networks by completing Linux administration tasks, coordinating with others as needed, 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-system security guidelines and support Computer Security with documentation inputs 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 issues involving software, firmware, hardware, operating systems, networks, applications, and recurring or one-time problems.
Support environments using ticketing systems such as ServiceNow and JIRA.
Raise issues requiring senior-level attention or involvement.
Lift and move equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Work after hours and on weekends as needed.