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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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The Principal Linux Systems Administration role is part of the CIDO Classified Solutions team, where the individual will support information system lifecycle activities for classified government contracts. The position involves managing multi-user computer systems, performing installation, patching, and configuration management while ensuring reliability through monitoring and problem resolution. Key responsibilities include managing file systems, disk space, and virus protection, as well as developing technical documentation and maintaining security audit logs. The role requires proficiency in Linux server administration within classified environments, utilizing tools like ServiceNow and JIRA for ticketing. Technical requirements include experience with bare metal builds, virtualization, containerization via Docker or Kubernetes, and networking concepts like VLANs and routing. Candidates must navigate complex information system security guidelines while troubleshooting issues across hardware, firmware, software, and operating systems to maintain secure networked and standalone computers.
Perform Linux systems administration tasks for classified government contracts across multiple networks.
Maintain system reliability through installation, upgrading, patching, monitoring, and configuration management.
Manage file systems, disk space, and routine virus protection services.
Provide backup and recovery services to ensure data integrity.
Test new product releases to ensure compatibility and minimize impact on end users.
Develop and maintain technical documentation for system processes and procedures.
Maintain security audit logs and adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines.
Resolve complex issues by isolating problems between hardware, software, firmware, and networks.
What we're looking for
Must have a Master's degree with 2 years experience, Bachelor's with 4 years, Associate's with 6 years, or High School/GED with 7 years of IT experience.
Experience in Linux Server Administration within a classified environment is required.
Must hold at least an IAT level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CND, CCNA Security).
Must possess a current U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance with SCI access eligibility.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a CI-Polygraph for continued employment.
U.S. Citizenship is required.
Experience with bare metal Linux builds (preferred).
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Security+ certification, and RHCSA certification (preferred).
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Windows
VMware
Docker
Kubernetes
ServiceNow
JIRA
Splunk
Solar Winds
HBSS
Scripting
RMF
STIG
JAFAN
JSIG
Networking
Configuration Management
Linux
Red Hat
Shell Scripting
VMware
Virtualization
System Administration
Backup and Restore
Vulnerability Scanning
Antivirus Tools
Object Oriented Languages
Windows Server
Active Directory
Group Policy
VMware
Linux
Microsoft Exchange
Cisco
Scripting
ServiceNow
JIRA
RMF
STIG
Solar Winds
Splunk
SAN Storage
LDAP
Security+
CCNA-Security
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Active Directory
Group Policy
DNS
DHCP
LDAP
RMF
STIG
JAFAN
JSIG
Virtualization
Cohesity
Veritas
Solar Winds
Splunk
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Unix
ServiceNow
JIRA
Scripting