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Northrop Grumman Sr. Principal Linux Systems Administrator in Woodland Hills, California
Requisition ID: R10161418
Category: Information Technology
Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States of America
Clearance Type: Top Secret
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Positions Available: 1
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 software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. 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 of 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.
Northrop Grumman Classified Solution is seeking a well-qualified Linux Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in Woodland Hills, CA. Please note that due to the classified nature of this position, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Woodland Hills, CA campus. Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
Perform as primary Linux Systems Administrator for a high-performance computing (HPC) system operated under a classified government contract; HPC infrastructure includes InfiniBand network, Lustre parallel file system, and NVIDIA GPUs.
Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization with internal and external customers, in written and verbal formats.
Support the efficient operations of the entire IT infrastructure including servers, desktop, and networking equipment, while ensuring necessary IT administration tasks are completed independently as necessary.
Analyze internal and external customer requirements and recommend equipment, software, and procedures to address requirements.
Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by government cyber security and company policy.
Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy.
Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed.
Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team.
Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
Basic Qualifications:
Associate’s degree with 11 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 9 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 7 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 13 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards.
Technical Abilities:
- Experience maintaining Classified Linux Domains in effective operations to include a working knowledge of: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) (installing, configuring, patching, troubleshooting); maintaining lab environments; YUM Server configurations and administration; maintaining compliance via STIGs; familiarity with configuration and workflow tools such as GitLab and Jira; familiarity with High Performance Computing (HPC); and experience working with vulnerability scanning tools.
Clearance and Access:
Candidates must have a current DoD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered; maintaining the required security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
The selected candidate must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.
Non-Technical Abilities and Certifications:
Currently valid Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification; the required certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Experience working in a team of IT professionals.
Ability to travel as needed.
Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non-technical attendees.
Experience providing surge support to other programs as needed.
Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs. Cisco experience and/or certification.
Windows server management experience.
Experience with Windows AD, LDAP, VMWare, and knowledge of SAN storage systems.
VMWare experience with current version.
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/Solar Winds/Splunk).
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Salary Range: $120,900 - $181,300
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.