Job Description

Description

This position description does not represent a current opening but may be used to identify candidates with skills and experience for positions within Northrop Grumman that frequently become available. Candidates who express an interest may be considered for future positions at Northrop Grumman.
Support our entire enterprise and build the networks, staff the teams, and develop the processes that will keep us defining what 39;s possible. We have opportunities across our enterprise with 90,000 team members throughout the world. The only limit to your growth is your ambition and drive. We want to empower you to bring your best, with resources, support, and talented team members that will launch your career. Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking a well-qualified Linux Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Linthicum, MD area. Roles and responsibilities will include:

bull; Perform duties as a Linux Systems Administrator for a classified government contract supporting both bare-metal and virtual machines.
bull; Manage and maintain secure, minimally-interrupted operations of Linux servers and workstations.
bull; Install, harden, and patch Linux operating systems.
bull; Perform some Windows Systems Administration duties as required.
bull; Communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with internal and external customers, in written and oral format.
bull; Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management.
bull; Support multiple networks; ensure necessary administration tasks are completed; direct others as necessary.
bull; Analyze internal or external customer requirements and determine equipment and software requirements for solutions to problems by means of automated systems.
bull; 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.
bull; Provide backup and recovery services; manage file systems and disk space; manage virus protection on a routine basis.
bull; Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.
bull; Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.
bull; Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed.
bull; Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.
bull; Interact, meet, discuss, and troubleshoot issues with vendors; evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions.
bull; Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases.
bull; Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
bull; Prepare security documentation for input to Computer Security.
bull; Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.
bull; Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions.
bull; Travel to customer locations or other Northrop Grumman facilities to deploy, test and/or troubleshoot computer systems.
bull; Coordinate plans of action amp; activities with peer administrators, security teams, other Northrop employees, and customer representatives.

Qualification

Basic Qualifications:

bull; Associate 39;s degree and 4 years of experience, or Bachelor rsquo;s degree and 2 years of experience; 6 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
bull; Current Security + CE or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date.
bull; U.S. citizenship.
bull; Ability to obtain a DoD Secret (or higher) security clearance.
bull; Ability to maintain an active Secret (or higher) security clearance.
bull; Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
bull; Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
bull; Experience managing Redhat Linux server environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

bull; Bachelor 39;s or Master 39;s degree in an IS related field.
bull; Experience administering systems in NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, and/or JSIG environments.
bull; DoD 8570 Certification in a primary OS (Windows, Linux, Cisco).
bull; Experience administering Windows Server 2012/2016 amp; Windows 10 clients.
bull; Experience managing Windows client/server domains/forests, including DNS, DHCP, and certificates (CA).
bull; Experience managing Active Directory components amp; Group Policy Objects (GPOs).
bull; Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator / Engineer certification(s).
bull; Experience managing Redhat Linux server environment.
bull; Redhat System Administration certification(s).
bull; Experience with implementation, configuration, and/or administration of Redhat Satellite Server (v5 and/or v6).
bull; Experience building custom quot;RPM quot; software packages for Redhat platforms.
bull; Solid understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs.
bull; Cisco hardware experience; Cisco certification.
bull; Experience with NAS storage device (preferably NetApp) administration (ONTAP 8.x or higher; CDOT).
bull; Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities; harden Windows and/or Redhat systems per RMF and STIGs.
bull; Experience with environment monitoring tools (HBSS, Solarwinds, Splunk, IDS/IPS).
bull; Experience with the Certification amp; Accreditation process.
bull; Solid writing skills; use of Wiki pages and Sharepoint sites for central documentation management.
bull; Currently active Top Secret/SCI clearance.