The Role
Design and automate classified Linux ground infrastructure, implement IaC and cyber hardening/patching, ensure compliance with information systems standards, and collaborate with software and systems engineering to remove blockers and meet requirements.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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.Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
Northrop Grumman's Space Sector is seeking a Linux Systems Architect - Level 3/4 with expert knowledge of ground infrastructure requirements and specific automation techniques. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.
*Please be aware that this position is contingent upon obtaining and maintaining associated business and/or customer funding and obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance at the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
As a Linux Systems Architect, your duties will include reviewing, understanding and designing automation techniques to address a wide range of infrastructure requirements; understanding of automation for both Infrastructure as Code and cyber hardening/patching; working closely with software and systems engineering teams to ensure requirements are understood and blockers are elevated.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.
Basic Qualifications:
- Linux Systems Architect - Level 3: 5 years of relevant experience with Bachelors; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters; 1 year of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Linux Systems Architect - Level 4: 8 years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science; 6 years of relevant experience with Masters; 4 years of relevant experience with PhD; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
- Active Top Secret clearance required at the time of application, and the ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start
- Current Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification
- Extensive experience with Linux Operating System
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Classified Linux environments
- Experience operating and managing systems within current applicable information systems cyber compliance standards in closed areas
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in technical judgment
- Experience with Linux functions in yum, ldap, ansible (IAC tools), stig implementation, SELinux, kickstart, dns, dhcp, firewalld, log analysis, managing logical volumes, pki, git, RBAC/HBAC
- Experience working as part of an Agile development environment
- Understanding information technologies, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze high level needs utilizing use cases and relate them to requirements
- Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret clearance required at time of application and ability to obtain and maintain SCI and CI Poly prior to start
- Current Security+ CE, CASP, CISSP, or similar DoD 8570 security certification
- Extensive experience with Linux Operating System
- Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Classified Linux environments
- Experience operating and managing systems within applicable information systems cyber compliance standards in closed areas
- Level 3: ~5 years relevant experience with Bachelor's (or equivalent); Level 4: ~8 years relevant experience with Bachelor's (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience in technical judgment
- Experience with yum, ldap, ansible (IaC tools), STIG implementation, SELinux, kickstart, DNS, DHCP, firewalld, log analysis, managing logical volumes (LVM), PKI, git, RBAC/HBAC
- Experience working as part of an Agile development environment
- Understanding of information technologies, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze high-level needs and relate them to requirements
- Experience with VMWare implementation, migration, and maintenance
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