Linux Systems Administrator

• Category: Information Technology
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10 of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: 1

• At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. 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.

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

The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems support team.

Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform primarily as a Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Support Windows Domains, ensuring Linux systems & accounts authenticate centrally & function as required.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
• Maintain efficient operation of all IT infrastructure in the assigned Program area(s), including servers, clients, networking equipment, and software running on the network.
• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed independently as necessary.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and recommend equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• 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.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by policy.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop, maintain, and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

This position may be filled at either level 2 or level 3 based on the qualifications outlined below

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Masters Degree with 0 years of IT experience, or a Bachelors Degree with 2 years of IT experience, or an Associates Degree with 4 years of IT experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of IT experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Masters Degree with 3 years of IT experience, or a Bachelors Degree with 5 years of IT experience, or an Associates Degree with 7 years of IT experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of IT experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Basic Qualifications for Levels 2 and 3:

• Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification (example: Security+ CE), otherwise an ability to obtain the required certification within 6 months of hire date; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Linux Operating Systems support experience.
• Linux Workstation and Server management experience.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain a DOD Secret level security clearance prior to start. Obtaining and maintaining a finalized DoD Secret security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, either a Linux+ or RHCSA, and 5 years of Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG.
• Linux Operating System certification for the current version.
• VMWare experience with current version
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (e.g., HBSS, Solar Winds, Splunk).
• Rudimentary Scripting experience.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
• Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non-technical attendees.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

• Internal Job Description

Internal Job Description

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. 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.

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

The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems support team.

Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform primarily as a Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract.
• Support Windows Domains, ensuring Linux systems & accounts authenticate centrally & function as required.
• Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and verbal format.
• Maintain efficient operation of all IT infrastructure in the assigned Program area(s), including servers, clients, networking equipment, and software running on the network.
• Support multiple networks and ensure necessary IT administration tasks are completed independently as necessary.
• Analyze internal and external customer requirements and recommend equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
• 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.
• Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis as directed by policy.
• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions as directed by policy.
• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
• Develop, maintain, and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Cyber Security team.
• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

This position may be filled at either level 2 or level 3 based on the qualifications outlined below

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Masters Degree with 0 years of IT experience, or a Bachelors Degree with 2 years of IT experience, or an Associates Degree with 4 years of IT experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 6 years of IT experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Masters Degree with 3 years of IT experience, or a Bachelors Degree with 5 years of IT experience, or an Associates Degree with 7 years of IT experience; a High School Diploma/GED with 9 years of IT experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.

Basic Qualifications for Levels 2 and 3:

• Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level II (or higher) certification (example: Security+ CE), otherwise an ability to obtain the required certification within 6 months of hire date; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment.
• Linux Operating Systems support experience.
• Linux Workstation and Server management experience.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware in a networked environment.
• The selected candidate must have a DoD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) before a start date can be established; obtaining and maintaining a finalized DoD Secret security clearance will be a condition of continued employment.
• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, either a Linux+ or RHCSA, and 5 years of Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG.
• Linux Operating System certification for the current version.
• VMWare experience with current version
• Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (e.g., HBSS, Solar Winds, Splunk).
• Rudimentary Scripting experience.
• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.
• DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
• Experience giving technical presentations to technical and non-technical attendees.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work after hours and on weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.  Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized, and to be yourself.  At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation.  Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.  We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program.  Come join us!

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.