Sr Principal HPC Linux Systems Administrator - Secret Security Clearance

Position: Sr Principal HPC Linux Systems Administrator - Secret with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes 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 secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. 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 by 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. The Northrop Grumman CIDO Classified Solutions team is seeking a Sr. Principal Linux Systems Administrator to handle High Performance Computing (HPC) systems to support information system lifecycle activities. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Melbourne, FL location.

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. 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.

* Monitor and report HPC system health/metrics.

* Identify performance bottlenecks.

* Modify system wide parameters to improve performance and evaluate the effects of those changes.

* Perform HPC technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk evaluation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses.

* Manage HPC system life cycle: concept, design, installation, test, operation, maintenance, and disposal.

* Assist software developers and engineers in installing, debugging, and optimizing their software in the HPC environment.

* Support technical users running analysis on HPC systems

* Collaborate with Security and follow guidelines to ensure compliance with cybersecurity policies.

* Scans, patches, and hardens the computing environment to meet customer requirements.

* Collects, audits, and stores necessary log data for the system.

* Develops artifacts necessary to support assessment and authorization of the system.

* 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…