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The Northrop Grumman Classified Solutions Chief Information and Digital Office (CIDO) organization is seeking a highly experienced Sr. Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Senior Linux Server Administrator) to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Boulder, CO location and will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems CIDO support team.
The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:
Perform as a lead Sr. Principal Computer Systems Analyst - Linux in support of classified government contracts.
Communicate effectively with all organizational levels, internal/external customers, vendors, and senior leadership, both verbally and in writing.
Oversee operations and administration of multi-user computer systems and multiple networks, coordinating with IT teams, project managers, and end users.
Analyze requirements, recommend, and implement hardware/software solutions; interact with vendors to evaluate and troubleshoot products and services.
Define, implement, and maintain enterprise-wide system enhancements, including installation, upgrades/patches, monitoring, configuration management, and problem resolution.
Design and develop backup strategies to include backup and disaster recovery frameworks for critical systems.
Establish and enforce procedures for account management, file permissions, and security access.
Lead testing, validation, and change management for major product releases across platforms.
Develop, publish, and continuously improve technical standards and SOPs.
Ensure compliance with Information Systems security guidelines; prepare and maintain security documentation, audit logs, and Assessment & Authorization (A&A) submissions; serve as senior liaison to the ISSM.
Report on strategic initiatives and project status to executive stakeholders; act as a key technical advisor impacting enterprise-wide, mission-critical systems.
Acts as a key technical advisor to senior leadership; impacts multiple programs and mission‑critical systems across the enterprise.
Provide senior-level technical expertise by mentoring junior and experienced team members, fostering their professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
Lifts and moves equipment up to 50 pounds.
Work after hours, and weekends, as needed.
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.
Basic Qualifications:
To be considered for this role, you must have all of the below qualifications:
Master's Degree with 6 years of IT experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of IT experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of IT experience; OR a High School Diploma/GED with 12 years of IT experience
Candidates must meet the U.S. Government 8140 IAT Level II certification requirements (8570 equivalent) for a Sr Principal Computer Systems Analyst (Example: CompTIA Security+); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment
Linux Operating Systems workstation and server management support experience in a classified environment
Operating System Cross-platform awareness (i.e. two or more: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX, etc.)
Candidates must have a current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (at a minimum) in order to be considered
Preferred Qualifications:
Applicants with the below experience will receive preferential consideration:
The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, a Security+ CE, a RHCSA, and 10 years of Linux Server Administration experience, to include Red Hat Satellite management and Ansible open-source software tool experience in a classified environment
Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
Understanding of basic networking, including subnets, routing, and VLANs
Cisco experience and/or certifications
Windows server management experience
Windows Active Directory, VMWare, and/or knowledge of NFS storage systems
VMWare experience with current version
Knowledge of environmental monitoring tools (HBSS/PRTG/Splunk)
Scripting (Powershell) experience
Experience with the creation and deployment of system images in an enterprise environment
Experience with Certification & Accreditation process and STIGs
Active Top Secret is preferred
We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!
Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00The 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.Skills Required
- Master's degree with 6 years IT experience OR Bachelor's with 8 years OR Associate's with 10 years OR High School/GED with 12 years
- Meet U.S. Government 8140 IAT Level II (8570 equivalent) certification requirements (example: CompTIA Security+); maintain certification
- Linux operating systems workstation and server management support experience in a classified environment
- Operating system cross-platform awareness (two or more of: Windows, Linux, Solaris, OSX, UNIX)
- Current U.S. Government Secret level security clearance (minimum) required
- Work on-site full-time at Boulder, CO; no virtual/telecommute options
- Ability to lift and move equipment up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work after hours and weekends as needed; travel approximately 10%
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Security+ CE, RHCSA, 10 years Linux server administration, Red Hat Satellite, and Ansible experience
- Experience with NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments
- Understanding of basic networking (subnets, routing, VLANs) and Cisco experience/certifications
- Windows server management experience and Windows Active Directory knowledge
- VMware experience (current version) and knowledge of NFS storage systems
- Familiarity with environmental monitoring tools (HBSS, PRTG, Splunk)
- Scripting experience (PowerShell)
- Experience creating and deploying system images in an enterprise environment; Certification & Accreditation and STIG experience
- Active Top Secret clearance
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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