Principal Linux Systems Administrator - High Performance Computing (HPC) - Secret

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

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 experienced Linux Systems Administrator with High Performance Computing (HPC) expertise to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems support team in Redondo Beach, CA.

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:

• Maintaining operations of multi-user Linux network services.

• Providing technical support for Linux systems and associated networks.

• Installing, troubleshooting, servicing, and repairing Linux servers and workstations.

• Installing, upgrading/patching, problem resolution, and configuration management of systems.

• Providing backup and recovery services; managing file systems and disk space

• Manage system compliance along with assisting in additional security related actions on a routine basis.

• Investigate information, network, and communications needs of users, and make recommendations regarding software and hardware purchases.

• Coordinating actions with users, IT staff, server administrators, network engineers, and IT management.

• Recommending and implementing system/process enhancements to improve performance and reliability of the system.

• Establishing high levels of customer satisfaction by resolving trouble tickets within established SLAs.

• Participating in new installations, testing and special projects as needed.

• Exhibiting good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers.

• Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks.

• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned

• Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy.

• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or inadequate work product should be detected by supervisory oversight but may cause delay in program schedules and allocation of additional resources

• Primarily internal company contacts. Infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.

• Lifting equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to work after hours and weekends as needed.

If you are ready to solve complex problems in a dynamic environment, apply today!

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 3 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 7 years of experience; OR a High School diploma (or equivalent) with 9 years of experience is required