Sr Principal Linux Systems Administrator

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
Information Technology Professionals, We Want You!
The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions team is seeking an senior Linux Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems support team in Melbourne, FL.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.
Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Maintain the virtual desktop infrastructure and Linux systems supporting Government programs in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and configuration guidelines

Monitor and maintain system hardware and application performance to meet program requirements for Service Level Agreements (SLA)

Ensure that system hardware, software, and related procedures adhere to the system's approved and controlled architecture and configuration

Configure and manage system authentication and access control while executing procedures for system configuration updates to support production environments

Red Hat Linux troubleshooting and support

System management with Red Hat Satellite

Red Hat Ansible script development and script administration

Manage VMware/Omnissa Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) deployments using Windows and Red Hat instant clone desktops

Understanding of VMware best practices and vCenter administration basics

Resolve problems using internal and external groups, as needed, to correct trouble within the environment

If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!
This position may filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications:

Master's Degree with 6 years of relevant experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of relevant experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of relevant experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of relevant experience is required
Must have a Security+ CE certification (or greater) to be considered; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment

Candidates must have the ability to obtain and maintain a current DOD Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) prior to starting in order to be considered

Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to Special Programs as a condition of continued employment

6+ years' experience working in enterprise environments within the Information Technology field

6+ years of basic Microsoft Windows domain experience

6+ years of Red Hat or equivalent Linux operating system administration experience

Understanding of basic LDAP, DNS & DHCP concepts, being able to query these services to troubleshoot issues in Linux environments

Experience managing partitioning, formatting, & mounting of Linux filesystems to include LVM

Strong familiarity with the installation & hardening of Linux operating systems according to DISA STIG guidance (bare-metal and virtualized)

Knowledge of & ability to manipulate various operating system tools & services, such as firewalld, SELinux, aide, & auditd

Experience installing, configuring, & routinely updating Red Hat Linux operating systems including COTS software

General experience performing day-to-day administrative tasks related to managing Red Hat Linux systems