Linux Computer Systems Analyst 3/4

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.

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 are making history.

Northrop Grumman Enterprise Services is seeking a well-qualified Linux Computer Systems Analyst to join our dynamic team of technical professionals in Chandler, AZ.

Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

• Perform as Linux Systems Administrator for multiple networks in the classified environment.

• Maintain compliant networks with up-to-date software, hardware, patching, updates, etc.

• Excellent oral, written, email, and phone communications skills, and able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

• Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and IT management. 

• Build, configure, and set up new environments, and decommission old network environments.

• Quickly learn to maintain specialize computer equipment.

• Analyze customer requirements and determine equipment and software solutions.

• Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability.

• Make recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and system components.

• Perform upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution and configuration management.

• Create and maintain user and computer accounts and modify file permissions and security access lists.

• Test new releases of products to ensure compatibility and minimize user impact.

• Develop and document technical processes and procedures.

• Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines.

• Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networked and standalone computers as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).

• Report project status as required for all recurring and non-recurring efforts.

• Works under minimal direction and independently determines and develops approach to solutions.

This position can be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below:

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience or 9 years of related experience is lieu of degree.

• Active DoD Secret security clearance is required on Day 1 of employment; maintaining the required clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• Must have current DoD 8570 IAT Level II (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GICSP, CCNA-Security, GSEC, CND, SSCP)  as condition of continued employment.

• Demonstrable experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux OS and Linux administration.

• Experience troubleshooting, installing, and configuring desktops running Linux OS.

• Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment.

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of related experience or 13 years of related experience is lieu of degree.

• Active DoD Secret security clearance is required on Day 1 of employment; maintaining the required clearance will be a condition of continued employment.

• Must have IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE) or equivalent as condition of continued employment.

• Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux OS and Linux administration.

• Experience troubleshooting, installing, and configuring desktops running Linux OS.

• Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment.

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Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Nessus, Splunk, SCAP, NIST, system audits, vulnerability scanning, RMF.

• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC), Slurm, Bright Cluster Manager, PBS Professional

• Experience with Certification & Accreditation process.

• Basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs; Cisco experience and/or certification.

• Windows Operating system experience.

• CompTIA A+, Network+, Dell, HP, or other certification(s).

• Experience with troubleshooting and problem solving.

• Experience in Delinea, Active Directory, configuring user and computer accounts.

• Experience supporting VMware VDI (Virtual Desktop Infrastructure).

• Background experience creating technical documentation, how-to's, and SOP’s.

• Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as condition of continued employment.

• Must have excellent customer service skills and people skills, including excellent oral, written, email, and phone communications skills.

• Must have a cybersecurity mindset and the ability to educate others on it.

• Self-starter with personal initiative, able to follow direction, good organizational skills.

• Works well in a team environment; supportive, collaborative, cooperative, service oriented.

• The ability to lift 40 pounds.

• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts and available to work overtime. Must be able to work occasional evenings and weekends for maintenance.

• Must be able to work onsite full time.

• Must have since of urgency and attention to detail.

• Must be proactive with solving issues.

Salary Range: $82,000 USD - $152,400 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.