Linux Systems Administrator 2/3 - Secret

About the role

The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to support information system lifecycle activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform as a Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified government contracts.
• Exhibits good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers.
• Establishes and maintains high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies.
• Report task statuses as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts in written and oral format.
• Begin supporting working across disciplines to isolate issues between software, firmware, and hardware, between software and operating systems, between networks and applications, and between one-time events and recurrent systematic problems.
• Awareness of operations surrounding multi-user computer systems, including collaboration with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians.
• Able to support multiple networks, under limited direction ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed following all security policies and procedures.
• Aid in installing, upgrading/patching, troubleshooting linux systems, in support of configuration management.
• Assist with maintaining backup and recovery services, manage linux file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Aid in testing of new product releases to ensure compatibility to minimize user impact.
• Follow documented technical processes and procedures as assigned.
• Aid in troubleshooting issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Aid in maintaining security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Support environments by means of ticketing requirements systems (ServiceNow, JIRA, etc.).
• Raise issues that require senior level attention or involvement.
• Lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.

  Requirements

  • Must have a Security+ certification (or greater) to be considered.
  • Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance in order to be considered.
  • Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
  • Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.
  • Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Master's Degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred Qualifications: Active Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or PolygraphExperience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environmentsCurrent Virtualization experience and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) Knowledge of networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs and VTCsVMWare experience with current versionKnowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)Scripting experienceOperating System Cross-platform awareness (i.e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environmentExperience with Assessment & Authorization process

    Qualifications

    • Master's Degree with 0 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 4 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 6 years of relevant experience is required for Basic Qualifications for Level 2.
    • Master's Degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of relevant experience is required for Basic Qualifications for Level 3.
    • Active Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or PolygraphExperience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environmentsCurrent Virtualization experience and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.) Knowledge of networking, including subnets, routing, VLANs and VTCsVMWare experience with current versionKnowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk)Scripting experienceOperating System Cross-platform awareness (i.e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environmentExperience with Assessment & Authorization process are preferred qualifications for this role.

    Benefits

    At Northrop Grumman, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. We also provide exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

    Pay

    Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00