Linux System Administrators Careers - R10193014 Job at Northrop Grumman in Linth

Overview

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Northrop Grumman is seeking well-qualified Linux Systems Administrators to join its team of technical professionals across the United States. This posting is for you to speak with a Talent Advisor about openings. Clearance level and experience detailed below should apply.

Responsibilities

• Linux Systems Administrator: Manage and maintain secure operation of Linux servers and workstations for a large classified government contract. Support both physical and virtual Linux hosts; install, harden, and patch Linux operating systems, workstations, and applications for several program or project areas.
• Principal Linux Systems Administrator: Serve as primary Linux Systems Administrator for a large classified government contract. Assist with developing and maintaining technical processes and procedures. 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.
• Sr. Principal Linux Systems Administrator: Serve as a Project Lead analyzing internal and external customer requirements and determining equipment and software requirements for solutions. Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve performance and reliability, including installing, upgrading/patching, hardening, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.

Qualifications by Level

• Linux Systems Administrator – Associate’s degree with 4 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience; High School diploma or equivalent with 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Principal Linux Systems Administrator – Associate’s degree with 7 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years, or Master’s degree with 3 years; High School diploma or equivalent with 9 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Sr. Principal Linux Systems Administrator – Associate’s degree and 11 years of experience, or Bachelor’s degree with 9 years, or Master’s degree with 7 years; High School diploma or equivalent with 13 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Background and Experience Needed for All System Administrator Positions

• Experience maintaining Classified Linux Domains to include Linux server.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company as a condition of continued employment.
• Currently valid Security+CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification, or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date; certification must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.

Salary and Benefits

• Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $130,000.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $107,800.00 - $181,300.00
• Salary offers depend on scope of responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, holidays and PTO, and potential bonuses or long-term incentives as applicable.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the posting date. This timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and qualified candidate availability.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.