Staff Linux Systems Administrator - Polygraph

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Chief Information Office is seeking a well-qualified Senior Lead Linux Systems Administrator and subject matter expert to join its dynamic team of technical professionals in the Linthicum, MD area.

The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, with time split between our Linthicum, MD and Annapolis Junction, MD campuses. Roles and responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Perform as Windows Systems for a large, classified government contract(s).
• Able to communicate effectively with all stakeholders in written and oral formats.
• Ability to travel as needed.
• Develop and maintain technical processes and procedures as needed.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Implement system enhancements that will improve the performance, reliability and security of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.
• Ensure all aspects of large are completed
• Obtain and analyze internal and external customer requirements, equipment and software as needed then oversee system implementation and accreditation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with VMWare implementation, migration and maintenance.
• Experience with system design and architecture.
• Experience designing, implementing and maintaining Classified Linux Domains.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain, access to program as a condition of continued employment.
• Associate’s degree with 16 years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with 14 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 9 years of experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 18 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
• Active DoD Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph security clearance.
• Experience operating under and managing systems within current applicable information systems compliance standards.
• Experience with NetApp and/or Nutanix implementation, migration and maintenance.
• Current IAT Level II certification (ie. Security+) or greater.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active vendor-based IT certification
• Experience providing surge support to other programs as needed
• Develop and administer IT Training programs
• Experience mentoring junior level IT professionals
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field.
• Experience giving technical presentation to technical and non-technical attendees including
• Experience leading a technical team of IT professionals

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This position reports to Linthicum, MD, USA, however, this position can also be worked from Annapolis Junction, MD, MD, USA.

Salary Range: $139,400 USD - $219,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.