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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.

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 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 a senior Linux Systems Administrator to join its dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics Systems support team in Melbourne, FL.

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:

• 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.

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

Basic Qualifications:

• Master's Degree with 6 years of experience; OR a Bachelor's Degree with 8 years of experience; OR an Associate's Degree with 10 years of experience; OR a High School Diploma (or equivalent) with 12 years of experience is required

• Must have a Security+ CE or higher; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment

• Candidates must have a current US Government Secret level security clearance (or higher) in order to be considered

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a US Government Top Secret level security clearance as a condition of continued employment

• Candidates must have the ability to obtain access to Special Programs as a condition of employment, maintaining Special Programs access will be a condition of employment

• Experience with configuring, administering, and maintaining Red Hat or other Linux systems

• Experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments

• Experience contributing to the architecture and design of new and current HPC systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

• Active Top Secret, TS/SCI, Polygraph, or SAP/SAR access would be nice to have

• 10 years of Server Administration to include Active Directory and Group Policy in a classified environment

• Good understanding of HPC systems design, HPC network architecture (Ethernet and Infiniband), and parallel processing optimization.

• Programming experience with at least one high-level programming language or scripting language such as C, Fortran, Python, or BASH

• Experience building and maintaining HPC systems and running scalable distributed application software.

• Experience with storage clusters and/or parallel file systems.

• Hands-on experience with HPC hardware diagnostics and repair.

• Experience with the software compilation process (compilers, GNU Make, CMake, etc.)

• Familiarity with cybersecurity requirements and methodologies, including a working knowledge of JSIG and STIG.

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!

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Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00The 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.