Northrop Grumman

HPCLinuxSystemsAdministrator3/4

$104–155k Palmdale, California, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“HPC Linux Systems Administrator 3/4 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: HPC Systems Administration, Linux Systems Administration, Security Compliance. Perform Linux Systems Administration. Maintain smooth operation of computer systems”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot issues

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance, Clearance required, Secret clearance, 10% travel, Work on-site, Work after hours, Work weekends, Lift up to 40 pounds, Obtain Special Programs access

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Associate's degree and 7 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree and 3 years of relevant experience OR High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of related experience, Current US Government Secret security clearance, Ability to obtain access to Special Programs, Current Security + CE certification or obtain within 6 months, Linux Operating Systems support experience, Linux Workstation and Server management experience

Nice to Have

Active Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph, Security+ CE certification, Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware, Experience with architecture and design of HPC systems, Knowledge of HPC technologies, storage, parallel processing, and scientific computing frameworks, Experience building and maintaining high scale distributed systems, Hands-on experience with HPC hardware diagnostic and repair

What You'll Do.

Perform Linux Systems Administration

Maintain smooth operation of computer systems

Support administration tasks

Develop system improvements

Develop system upgrades

Develop system solutions

Recommend system enhancements

Implement system enhancements

Manage virus protection

Create computer accounts

Modify file permissions

Modify security access lists

Document technical processes

Document technical procedures

Purchase system components

Adhere to security guidelines

Maintain security audit

Maintain logging information

Prepare security documentation

Report project status

Determine approach to solutions

Develop approach to solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Work with System Engineering; Interact with team members; Meet with team members; Discuss with team members; Interact with suppliers; Meet with suppliers; Discuss with suppliers; Interact with customers; Meet with customers; Discuss with customers; Interact with vendors; Meet with vendors; Discuss with vendors

Communication Scope

Written communication; Oral communication

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