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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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
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