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Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP)

Staff Linux Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP), Baltimore, Maryland, United States,


Requisition ID: R10177139

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

Positions Available:

1

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking a well-qualified Senior Lead Linux Systems Administrator and subject matter expert to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in Linthicum, MD and Annapolis Junction, MD.

Please note that 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 will include but not be limited to the following:

Perform as consulting Senior Lead Linux Administrator and subject matter expert for a large, classified government contract(s).

Obtain and analyze internal and external customer requirements, recommend equipment and software as needed, and oversee system implementation and accreditation.

Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in written and verbal formats.

Ensure all aspects of large IT projects are completed independently or assigned to others as necessary.

Track project status and support 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.

Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed.

Travel as needed.

Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Work after hours and weekends as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

Associate’s degree with 14 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD with 8 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 16 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 Requirements:

Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining classified Linux environments.

Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance.

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

Experience with system design and architecture.

Clearance and Access Requirements:

Candidates must have a current DOD

Top Secret

level security clearance, to include

SCI access

and a recent

Polygraph

(adjudicated within the last 5 years), or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program, in order to be considered; the required security clearance must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

The selected candidate must agree to submit and successfully complete a polygraph reexamination as a condition to retain access to special program(s), and also as a condition of continued employment.

Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain access to

Special Programs

as a condition of continued employment.

Non-Technical Abilities and Certification Requirements:

Current IAT Level II certification (ie. Security+, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification) or greater; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Experience leading a technical team of IT professionals.

Experience mentoring junior level IT professionals.

Experience with developing and administering 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.

Salary Range:

$143,100 - $243,620

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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