Sr Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret

Northrop Grumman•Boulder, CO

57d•$129,300 - $193,900•Onsite

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. 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 by 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. The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) organization is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Senior Linux Server Administrator) to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Boulder, CO location and will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems CIDO support team.

Requirements

Master's Degree with 6 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of IT experience
Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 IAT Level II certification requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Sr Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Example: CompTIA Security+); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Linux Operating Systems workstation and server management support experience in a classified environment
Operating System Cross-platform awareness (i.e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)
Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology
Security+ CE certification
RHCSA certification
10 years of Linux Server Administration experience
Red Hat Satellite management experience
Ansible open-source software tool experience in a classified environment
Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs
Cisco experience and/or certifications
Windows server management experience
Windows Active Directory, VMWare, and/or knowledge of NFS storage systems
VMWare experience with current version
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/PRTG/Splunk)
Scripting (Powershell) experience
Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process and STIGs
Active Top Secret clearance is preferred

Responsibilities

Perform as a lead Sr. Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified government contracts.
Communicate effectively with all organizational levels, internal/external customers, vendors, and senior leadership, both verbally and in writing.
Oversee operations and administration of multi-user computer systems and multiple networks, coordinating with IT teams, project managers, and end users.
Analyze requirements, recommend, and implement hardware/software solutions; interact with vendors to evaluate and troubleshoot products and services.
Define, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide system enhancements, including installation, upgrades/patches, monitoring, configuration management, and problem resolution.
Design and develop backup strategies to include backup and disaster recovery frameworks for critical systems.
Establish and enforce procedures for account management, file permissions, and security access.
Lead testing, validation, and change management for major product releases across platforms.
Develop, publish, and continuously improve technical standards and SOPs.
Ensure compliance with Information Systems security guidelines; prepare and maintain security documentation, audit logs, and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) submissions; serve as senior liaison to the ISSM.
Report on strategic initiatives and project status to executive stakeholders; act as a key technical advisor impacting enterprise-wide, mission-critical systems.
Acts as a key technical advisor to senior leadership; impacts multiple programs and mission‑critical systems across the enterprise.
Provide senior-level technical expertise by mentoring junior and experienced team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds.
Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.