Linux Systems Architect, Level 3/4

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Redondo Beach, CA
Salary: $114,000–$171,000 / yr
Posted: 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 213 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Linux Systems Architect, Level 3/4

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Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is hiring a Linux Systems Architect at Level 3 or 4 to join their team in Redondo Beach, CA. This role involves reviewing and designing automation techniques for infrastructure requirements, ensuring compliance with cyber hardening and patching standards, and collaborating closely with software and systems engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Linux OS, including yum, ldap, ansible, stig implementation, SELinux, kickstart, dns, dhcp, firewalld, log analysis, managing logical volumes, pki, git, RBAC/HBAC, and VMWare. They should also possess a Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 certification and be capable of working in an Agile environment while maintaining Classified Linux environments under current cyber compliance standards.

Skills

Linux Ansible SELinux Git VMware Agile PKI LDAP Docker RHEL CentOS CI/CD Terraform Kubernetes Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Design automation techniques for infrastructure requirements using Infrastructure as Code principles.
Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system requirements are met and issues are escalated promptly.
Implement and maintain classified Linux environments adhering to cyber compliance standards.
Operate and manage systems within closed areas, ensuring adherence to security protocols.
Utilize tools like Ansible, SELinux, and kickstart for system configuration and management.

What we're looking for

5+ years of relevant experience in Linux systems architecture (Level 3/4)
Active Top Secret clearance required at the time of application
Current Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification
Extensive experience with designing and maintaining Classified Linux environments
Experience operating systems within current information systems cyber compliance standards
Expert knowledge in automation techniques for Infrastructure as Code and cyber hardening/patching

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