Principal Cyber Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Elkridge, MD
Salary: $79,600–$119,400 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $144k

This role $100k

$68k most similar roles pay here $184k

This role pays less than 92% of similar roles. Most pay $115,777–$173,221 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $100k versus about $144k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 351 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,000–$171,000 across 336 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Cyber Systems Administrator

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Cyber Systems Administrator / Principal Cyber Systems Administrator (TS/SCI) serves as a critical technical resource providing Tier 1 support across domain, system, and network administration functions. The role involves monitoring and maintaining computer systems and applications to ensure a seamless user experience while communicating effectively with multi-functional teams and stakeholders. Responsibilities include configuring and managing Linux and Windows operating systems, installing software patches, and implementing performance enhancements. The position requires managing virtualized environments, virtual networking, and storage solutions. Key technologies include vCenter, ESXi, Ubuntu, Red Hat, CentOS, Active Directory, DHCP, GPOs, DNS, LDAP, MS Exchange, MECM, MSSQL, and WSUS. Additionally, the role involves utilizing Atlassian products, Horizon, Dell Wyse Management, ELK, SolarWinds, VMware Aria, Cisco or VMware NSX networking, NetApp or Synology storage, and VEEAM backup solutions within a classified environment.

Skills

Linux Windows Server Active Directory DHCP DNS LDAP MS Exchange MECM WSUS vCenter ESXi VMware NSX NetApp Synology VEEAM ELK SolarWinds Jira Confluence Bitbucket Bamboo Horizon Dell Wyse Management

What you'll do

Provide Tier 1 technical support for domain, system, and network administration.
Monitor and maintain the operation of computer systems, applications, and user experience.
Configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems including software installation and patching.
Implement operating system enhancements to improve reliability and performance.
Manage virtualized environments, virtual networking, and storage solutions.
Troubleshoot hardware and software issues as needed.
Configure network components and manage routing protocols and switch configurations.
Administer and maintain enterprise tools such as Atlassian products and backup applications.

What we're looking for

U.S. Citizenship is required.
A current/active U.S. Government Top Secret/SCI clearance is required.
Must possess a current DoD 8570 Certification for IAT Level II or higher before start date.
For Cyber Systems Administrator: Bachelor's degree plus 2 years experience, Master's plus 0 years, or 4 additional years of experience to substitute for a degree.
For Principal Cyber Systems Administrator: Bachelor's degree plus 5 years experience, Master's plus 3 years, PhD plus 1 year, or 4 additional years to substitute for a degree.
Must be able to configure and manage Linux and Windows operating systems, network components, and virtualized environments.
Experience working with on-premises environments (preferred).
Experience with various technologies including virtualization, multiple Linux distributions, Windows Server, networking protocols, and monitoring tools (preferred).

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