Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Polygraph

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Morrisville, NCBaltimore, MD
Salary: $98,900–$148,300 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Polygraph

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Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions team is hiring a Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Linux Systems Administrator) to support classified government contracts at their Morrisville, NC or Baltimore, MD locations. This role involves Linux server administration, ensuring high customer satisfaction and coordinating with teams to manage multiple networks under minimal supervision. The candidate will review internal requirements, recommend hardware and software purchases, and implement STIGs on Linux systems while maintaining compliance in AWS cloud environments. Essential qualifications include a Security+ CE certification, extensive experience in Linux Server Administration within classified settings, and current Top Secret clearance with SCI access eligibility including a recent polygraph. Preferred skills encompass Infrastructure as Code deployment using Terraform or Ansible, knowledge of NISPOM, ICD 503, JSIG environments, and proficiency in Python or C++.

Skills

Linux AWS STIGs Terraform Helm Ansible Docker Kubernetes NISPOM ICD 503 JSIG Networking Python C++ Security+ CE RHCSA

What you'll do

Perform high-level Linux server administration tasks in classified environments.
Implement and maintain Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) on Linux systems.
Support multiple networks by coordinating necessary Linux administrative activities.
Assist in reviewing internal customer requirements for hardware and software recommendations.
Experience with AWS cloud environment installation, configuration, and maintenance required.

What we're looking for

Requires Master's Degree with 3 years IT experience or equivalent; Security+ CE certification mandatory
Must have Linux Server Administration experience in classified environments
Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining AWS cloud resources needed
Implementing STIGs on Linux systems is required
Current Top Secret level security clearance with SCI access eligibility including Polygraph within last 5 years

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