Principal Computer Systems Analyst, Linux

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Redondo Beach, CALinthicum, MD
Salary
$98,900–$155,400 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
5 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live today
Closes
Oct 29, 2026 (soon)

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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

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TL;DR · Principal Computer Systems Analyst, Linux

The Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux joins the Classified Solutions team within the IT Infrastructure & Operations organization. This role supports information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. The analyst performs Linux administration tasks across multiple networks, ensuring system reliability through installation, patching, monitoring, and configuration management. Key responsibilities include managing file systems, disk space, backup services, and virus protection while maintaining technical documentation and security audit logs. The position requires proficiency in Linux Server Administration, virtualization, containerization using Docker and Kubernetes, and networking concepts like subnets and VLANs. Candidates must utilize tools such as ServiceNow, JIRA, HBSS, SolarWinds, and Splunk. The work involves isolating issues between software, firmware, and hardware within strict Information Systems security guidelines to support secure, multi-domain systems.

What you'll do

  • Perform Linux administration tasks to support multiple networks in a classified environment.
  • Maintain multi-user computer systems through installation, upgrading, patching, and configuration management.
  • Provide and maintain backup and recovery services while managing file systems and disk space.
  • Manage virus protection and ensure compliance with strict Information Systems security guidelines.
  • Maintain security audit and logging information for all classified networked and standalone computers.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation of system processes and procedures.
  • Test new product releases to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
  • Isolate issues between software, firmware, hardware, networks, and applications.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience or 3 years with a Master's degree.
  • Current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access and a recent CI Polygraph adjudicated within the last 5 years.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • U.S. Government 8140 requirements for IAM Level I equivalent or higher security certification (Security+ CE or CGRC).
  • Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.
  • Experience operating and managing systems within NISPOM, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG environments (preferred).
  • Current virtualization and containerization experience such as Docker or Kubernetes (preferred).
  • Experience with VMWare, networking, scripting, or environmental monitoring tools like HBSS, SolarWinds, or Splunk (preferred).

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