Principal Systems Administrator - Linux (21-129)

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today. At Northrop Grumman we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. 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 continue to innovate with developments from launching the first commercial flight to space, to discovering the early beginnings of the universe. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Engineering organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission! Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Principal System Administrator - Linux based out of Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. What You'll get to Do:

• Operate, maintain and manage Linux based systems supporting a software development environment.
• Responsible for the overall day-to-day operations of the Windows/Linux environment and is responsible for backup and recovery (to include disaster recovery) of system data.
• Primary Responsibilities include:
  • Ensure all data is being backed up on a regular basis
  • Ensure backup system is functioning correctly and periodically test the backup system by restoring files
  • Respond appropriately to any system security/virus incident discovered
  • Install, configure, monitor, manage and maintain all Linux based servers and applications
  • Create and maintain Linux server documentation
  • Create and maintain Linux system administration processes and procedures
  • Create, manage and maintain security groups
  • Create, manage and maintain user accounts
  • Monitor, manage and maintain storage systems and devices
  • Create and maintain Windows/Linux server images
  • Recommend system enhancements, including but not limited to, servers, applications, storage, processes and procedures
  • Recommend when additional system resources are required or when existing resources should be retired
  • Ensure all appropriate asset management functions are completed as required -
  • Ensure all Linux servers are configured to comply with all appropriate security policies
  • All other tasks as assigned by the IT site lead or IT manager

• An active Secret clearance is required.
• 6 Years with Bachelor's degree in a related field; 10 years' experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess a DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
• Technical skills in the following are required: Linux system administration, System Security Implementations, Linux shell scripting, Ansible playbook development and management, Security-Enhanced (SE) Linux and Red Hat repository administration.
• Experience with LINUX Products (Red Hat LINUX) use of Atlassian tools such as Confluence and Jira.
• Technical skills supporting a varied and diverse environment including server setup, deployment and maintenance.
• Must have working knowledge of Agile principles and practices.
• Understanding of configuration managed Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS).
• Understanding of what IT's role is in Continuous Integration and Delivery (CI/CD) and how it can be applied to PaaS. Knowledge with applying containers (Docker) and use of container orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Knowledge of the following: Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) , Multi-Factor Authentication implementation like IPA and ADFS, OpenShift, OpenStack, VMware ESXI, QAS/VAS, Windows, Active Directory, Backup and Recovery, Containers and Container Orchestration products.

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements