Linux Systems Architect - Level 3

Job Title and Location

Northrop Grumman's Space Sector seeks a Linux Systems Architect – Level 3/4 – to work on ground infrastructure requirements and automation techniques. Position located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required:

Yes, Polygraph. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

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.

• 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 SCI/CI Poly required at the time of application
• 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

• 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

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Northrop Grumman provides health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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