Northrop Grumman
Sr.PrincipalComputerSystemsAnalystLinux
“Sr. Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Linux, System Administration, Security Clearance, Classified Environment. Perform lead Sr. Principal Computer Systems Analyst. Oversee operations and administration”
Industry & Context.
problem resolution; troubleshoot products and services
Relocation assistance may be available, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time, work on-site, full-time at our Baltimore, MD location, obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance, Lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds, Work after hours and on weekends, as needed, U. S. Citizenship is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's degree with 6 years of IT experience, Bachelor's degree with 8 years of IT experience, Associate's degree with 10 years of IT experience, High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of IT experience, Current U. S. Government Secret security clearance, Linux Operating Systems workstation and server management support experience in a classified environment, Operating System Cross-platform awareness (i. e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.), U. S. Government 8140 requirements for a System Administrator IAT Level II, U. S. Citizenship is required
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, 10 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 information system environments, Experience administering modern Linux distributions (RHEL 8/9, Rocky Linux, etc.), Proficiency in virtualization platforms (VMware vSphere/ESXi, Citrix XenServer, KVM/QEMU, etc.), Advanced containerization skills (Docker, Docker Compose, etc.), Kubernetes orchestration experience (CNCF Kubernetes, Rancher, Kubernetes Dashboard, etc.), Cloud platform integration experience (Azure CycleCloud, VMware Cloud Foundation, etc.), networking background (subnets, routing, VLANs, VTCs, cloud networking), Experience with monitoring and security tools support, such as Splunk and SolarWinds, Scripting and automation experience (Bash, Python, Ansible), Cross-platform operations experience (Linux, Windows, UNIX, etc.), Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment, Experience with Assessment & Authorization process
What You'll Do.
Perform lead Sr. Principal Computer Systems Analyst
Oversee operations and administration
and implement solutions
and maintain system enhancements
Design and develop backup strategies
Establish and enforce procedures
and change management
and improve technical standards
Ensure compliance with Information Systems security
Prepare and maintain security documentation
Report on strategic initiatives
Provide senior-level technical expertise
Mentor junior and experienced team members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Communicate effectively with all organizational levels; coordinating with IT teams, project managers, and end users; Act as senior liaison to the ISSM; Report to executive stakeholders; Act as key technical advisor to senior leadership; enhancing team capabilities
Communication Scope
Communicate effectively; verbally and in writing
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