Northrop Grumman’s Classified Solutions team is hiring an experienced Linux Systems Administrator to support a classified government contract. This role involves managing Linux workstations and servers, ensuring network administration tasks are completed efficiently, and collaborating with vendors for hardware and software recommendations. Day-to-day responsibilities include providing backup services, managing file systems, and maintaining virus protection while adhering to strict security protocols like NISPOM Chapter 8 and RMF. Candidates must hold a current Top Secret clearance and possess extensive experience in Linux OS support and classified system environments. Preferred qualifications include certifications such as Security+, RHCSA, and relevant server administration experience in a classified setting.
Skills
Linux
NISPOM Chapter 8
DCID 6/3-ICD 503
RMF
STIG
JAFAN
JSIG
Rudimentary Scripting
VMWare
Security+ CE
Linux Workstation and Server management
Top Secret Clearance
Linux Operating Systems support
What you'll do
Manage Linux workstations and servers for classified government contracts.
Ensure network administration tasks are completed efficiently and direct others as needed.
Analyze customer requirements and recommend hardware and software solutions.
Provide backup services, manage file systems, and maintain virus protection regularly.
Evaluate vendor products and services to support system operations and maintenance.
What we're looking for
Must have at least 5 years of relevant experience (more with higher degrees)
Requires Security+ CE or equivalent certification
Must hold current DOD Top Secret clearance
Linux Operating Systems support and management experience required
Experience managing systems under NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, JSIG environments
Strong communication skills for interaction with internal and external customers
Market check
Salary context
This
$89,400–$134,200
range sits above
15%
of similar postings on FindRole.
Peer median band
$120,000–$199,900
Median floor and ceiling across peers.
Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$132,550–$204,262
Middle half of comparable postings.
Based on 240 comparable postings.*
* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.
Employer
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
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Listed pay typically runs
$113,900–$170,950
across 168 roles with salary data.
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NISPOM Chapter 8
DCID 6/3-ICD 503
RMF
STIG
JAFAN
JSIG
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BASH
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GNU Make
Active Directory
Group Policy
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Parallel File Systems
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Windows
Network devices
DoD standards
Information assurance
Privileged access management
Risk Management Framework
Ansible
RHCSA
TACLANE
VOIP
Security+ CE
CCNA Security
CySA+
GICSP
GSEC
CND
SSCP