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Blackwomenintech

Sr. Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Polygraph

Blackwomenintech, Linthicum, Maryland, United States,


Requisition ID:

R10162344

Category:

Information Technology

Location:

Linthicum, Maryland, United States of America | Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States of America

Clearance Type:

Polygraph

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a well-qualified Lead Linux Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Linthicum, MD area. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, with time split between our Linthicum, MD and Annapolis Junction, MD campuses.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Perform as primary Lead Linux System Administrator for a large, classified government contract(s).

Maintain efficient operations of the entire IT infrastructure including servers, desktop and networking equipment.

Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in written and oral formats.

Ensure necessary IT projects are completed independently or assigned to others as necessary.

Obtain and analyze internal or external customer requirements and recommend equipment and software as needed.

Implement system enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability and security of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

Manage backup infrastructure then provide backup and recovery services.

Manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by policy.

Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team.

Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy.

Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed.

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, or a PhD with 4 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.

Experience installing and managing Linux operating systems in a server environment.

Understanding of installing operating system patches.

Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.

Experience implementing STIGs (Security Technical Implementation Guides) on Linux systems.

General Linux troubleshooting.

End user support.

Support tier 2 and 3 helpdesk tickets.

Support and troubleshoot remote nodes.

Clearance and Access:

Candidates must have a current DoD Top Secret/SCI level security clearance with a polygraph, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP), in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Must agree to submit and successfully complete a polygraph reexamination as a condition to retain access to special program(s).

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to the program as a condition of continued employment.

Non-Technical Abilities and Certifications:

Current IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+, CASP, CISSP, or similar DOD 8570 security certification) or must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Experience leading a technical team of IT professionals.

Experience mentoring junior level IT professionals.

Develop and administer IT Training programs.

Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non-technical attendees including executive leadership.

Experience providing surge support to other programs as needed.

Active vendor-based IT certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field.

Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance.

Experience with NetApp and/or Nutanix implementation, migration and maintenance.

Experience with system design and architecture.

Experience with communicating with executive leadership.

Salary Range:

$115,400 - $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.

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.

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