Northrop Grumman
StaffComputerSystemsAnalyst-18705
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“Staff Computer Systems Analyst-18705 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Linux architecture, Linux system administration, Virtualization, Containerization, Scripting and automation. Perform as a lead Staff Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified government contracts. Lead the development and governance of enterprise-wide Linux architecture for classified contracts”
Industry & Context.
Resolving complex and ambiguous technical challenges
Relocation assistance: No, Clearance required for start: Yes, Clearance type: Secret, Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time, Work after hours, and weekends, as needed, Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds, U. S. Citizenship is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's Degree with 10 years of IT OR a Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of IT OR an Associate's Degree with 14 years of IT OR a High School Diploma/GED with 16 years of IT experience, Linux Operating Systems, server and workstation management experience in a classified environment, Operating System Cross-platform awareness (i. e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.), U. S. Government 8570 Certification (Security+ CE), or the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date, active U. S. Government Secret level security clearance with SAP/SAR access
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in Information Technology, and 12 years of Linux Server Administration experience in a classified environment, Active Secret, Top Secret, SCI, SAP/SAR access, or Polygraph, Security+ CE certification, Expert administration of modern Linux distributions, including RHEL 8/9, Rocky Linux, etc. across enterprise and classified environments, Architect and manage advanced virtualization solutions using platforms such as VMware vSphere/ESXi, Citrix XenServer, and KVM/QEMU, Lead containerization initiatives, leveraging Docker, Docker Compose, and container security tools, Designed and orchestrated Kubernetes environments (CNCF Kubernetes, Rancher, Kubernetes Dashboard), Integrate and optimize cloud platforms, including Azure CycleCloud, VMware Cloud Foundation, and nerdctl, Networking expertise in subnets, routing, VLANs, VTCs, and cloud networking, Supported enterprise monitoring and security tools, such as Splunk, and SolarWinds, Developed and implemented advanced scripting and automation solutions using Bash, Python, and Ansible, Direct cross-platform operations, ensuring seamless interoperability between Linux, Windows, and UNIX systems, Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment, Experience with Assessment & Authorization process
What You'll Do.
Perform as a lead Staff Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified government contracts
Lead the development and governance of enterprise-wide Linux architecture for classified contracts
Establish technical direction
and roadmaps across multiple programs
and continuous improvement of backup
and high-availability solutions for mission-critical Linux systems
Leverage advanced virtualization and containerization technologies
Oversee administration and support of multiple networks
Ensure completion of essential tasks
Provide guidance to technical teams
Apply networking expertise
Direct large-scale system enhancement projects
from requirements analysis through design
and post-implementation validation
Utilize scripting and automation to optimize performance and reliability
Develop and enforce policies for user and computer account management
and enterprise-wide identity and access controls
Ensure cross-platform operations
and enhance technical SOPs
and best-practice guides for Linux environments
Integrate monitoring and security tools
Provide regular project status updates
Operate independently
resolving complex and ambiguous technical challenges
Provide strategic mentorship and technical leadership to junior
and senior team members
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Provide guidance to technical teams; Provide strategic mentorship and technical leadership to junior, mid-level, and senior team members
Communication Scope
Provide regular project status updates
Process & Methodology
Lead large-scale system enhancement projects, from requirements analysis through design, procurement, deployment, and post-implementation validation, Provide regular project status updates
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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. The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking a Staff Computer Systems Analyst – Linux to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Huntsville, AL Location. **The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:** * Perform as a lead Staff Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified government contracts. * Lead the development and governance of enterprise-wide Linux architecture for classified contracts, establishing technical direction, standards, and roadmaps across multiple programs, with expert administration of modern Linux distributions. * Architect the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability solutions for mission-critical Linux systems, leveraging advanced virtualization and containerization technologies. * Oversee administration and support of multiple networks, ensuring completion of essential tasks, providing guidance to tec
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