Linux/AWS Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Linthicum, MDMorrisville, NC
Salary
$98,900–$148,300 / yr
Posted
43 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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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 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Linux/AWS Systems Administrator

Linux/AWS Systems Administrator 3/4 joins the Classified Solutions CIDO team to support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. This role involves performing Linux administration tasks across multiple networks, ensuring system reliability through installation, patching, and configuration management. The individual will manage file systems, disk space, and virus protection while maintaining technical documentation of procedures. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting issues between hardware, firmware, software, and operating systems, as well as managing requirements via ServiceNow or JIRA. The position requires expertise in Linux Server Administration within classified environments, AWS cloud resource management, and implementing STIGs on Linux systems. Required skills include Security+ CE certification and experience with infrastructure tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible. The work involves maintaining security audit logs for networked computers while ensuring compliance with strict information systems security guidelines.

What you'll do

  • Perform Linux system administration tasks for classified government contracts.
  • Maintain system reliability through installation, patching, monitoring, and configuration management.
  • Implement STIGs on Linux systems to ensure compliance with security guidelines.
  • Manage file systems, disk space, and virus protection services.
  • Provide backup and recovery services for multi-user computer systems.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes and procedures.
  • Maintain security audit logs for all classified networked and standalone computers.
  • Resolve complex issues involving hardware, firmware, software, and network connectivity.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a current Top Secret/SCI clearance with a recent and current Polygraph adjudicated within the last 5 years.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain access to Special Programs as a condition of employment.
  • Must possess a Security+ CE certification or an equivalent IAT level II certification (e.g., CND, CCNA-Security).
  • Experience with Linux Server Administration in a classified environment is required.
  • Must have experience implementing STIGs on Linux systems.
  • Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining resources in an AWS cloud environment is needed.
  • For Level 3: Master's with 3 years IT experience, Bachelor's with 5 years, Associate's with 7 years, or High School with 9 years of experience.
  • For Level 4: Master's with 5 years IT experience, Bachelor's with 7 years, Associate's with 9 years, or High School with 11 years of experience.

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