Principal Linux Systems Administrator - R10215753

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions is seeking a well-qualified Linux Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in Linthicum, MD. Please note that the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at our Linthicum, MD campus - this is not a remote work opportunity.

Primary responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
• Provide support onsite, remotely, over the phone, and via email.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements to determine appropriate hardware and software requirements for solutions to problems, by means of automated systems.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists in a Microsoft Active Directory environment.
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Direct other team members as necessary.
• Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors and evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, customer, and IT management.
• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
• Perform as a Linux systems administrator for a classified government network and manage all aspects of the growing Linux footprint.
• Prepare security documentation for input to the Information Assurance (IA) team.
• Provide backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
• Support multiple networks while ensuring necessary administration tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and…