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Join to apply for the Linux Principal Windows Systems Administrator Top Secret Clearance - R role at Northrop Grumman RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. In the Defense Systems sector, you’ll join our experts in developing systems that keep our world safe. We are looking for a Linux Systems Administrator to support our Engineering organization’s goals to meet the current and future needs of the programs and technologies within the sector portfolio. This role will help foster the establishment and maintenance of a world class Software and Digital Technologies organization in Albuquerque, NM. The ideal candidate demonstrates a broad skill set that is balanced between interpersonal, business, and technical capabilities. You have the ability to collaborate within and across teams to accomplish goals. You are committed to ethics, integrity, and innovation while challenging traditional ways of doing business. You have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and you are comfortable engaging with the internal and external customers. Responsibilities: • Perform as a Linux System Administrator for a classified network • Manage and maintain secure, minimally interrupted operations of Linux servers and workstations • Install, harden, and patch Linux operating systems • Develop presentations and recommendations • Occasional travel to customer or other Northrop Grumman sites in support of troubleshooting, testing, and deployment activities • Collaborate with peer systems administrators, network administrators, security teams, and software and hardware engineers • Lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds • Work after hours and weekends as needed Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of experience OR Master's degree and 1 year of experience; experience can be considered in lieu of degree • IAM Level I certification (e.g., Security+ CE) or greater or ability to obtain within 3 months of start date • Must have an Active Top Secret DoD Clearance and maintain it • Ability to be cleared to Special Access Programs • Experience managing Linux OS in a domain architecture • Experience with designing Linux domain architectures, including Active Directory, GPOs, Policies, and permissions Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in an IS-related field • Active DoD Top Secret clearance • Experience operating within NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG environments • Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy Management, MS SQL, and WSUS • Experience with Servers and storage hardware installation and maintenance • Solid understanding of remediating security vulnerabilities; experience hardening Linux and Redhat systems per RMF and STIGs • VMware and ESXi (6.x or higher) configuration and management experience • Experience working with Cisco switches and basic LAN/WAN networking, VDI • Linux administration, GPOs, Active Directory management experience • Strong writing skills and experience with SharePoint documentation • DoD 8570/8140 Certification in a primary OS (Linux, Cisco) Salary Range: $70,200.00 - $ The above salary range is a guideline; actual offers depend on various factors including experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. Application period is approximately 20 days, subject to change. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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