Principal Senior Principal Software Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Stafford, VA
Salary: $103,600–$155,400 / yr
Posted: 16 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 77 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $186k

This role $130k

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This role pays less than 87% of similar roles. Most pay $156,600–$214,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $186k 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 367 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $114,900–$176,300 across 353 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Principal Senior Principal Software Systems Administrator

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The Principal / Sr. Principal Software Systems Administrator joins the Whisper program team to support an antenna-based RF transmission and receiving network project. This role involves managing command and control software used to remotely operate multiple systems globally. Daily responsibilities include Linux server administration, maintenance, system development, lifecycle upgrades, monitoring, and patching. The candidate will also contribute to system application design, code development, testing, and maintenance. Key technical requirements include extensive experience with RHEL operating systems, familiarity with Windows and Active Directory, and proficiency in compliance tools like Nessus, HBSS, and ACAS. Preferred skills include Nutanix or VMWare environments, the Elastic Search Stack, and web front-end technologies like HTML, JavaScript, CSS, and Angular. Additionally, the role utilizes Bash and Python scripting, version control tools like Git and Jira, and focuses on hardening systems to DISA STIGs.

Skills

Linux RHEL Windows Active Directory Nessus HBSS ACAS Hycu Nutanix VMware Elastic Search HTML JavaScript CSS Angular Bash Python Git Subversion Jira Bamboo Risk Management Framework (RMF)

What you'll do

Perform Linux server administration, maintenance, and lifecycle upgrades.
Monitor and patch servers to ensure system stability.
Design, develop, test, and maintain software applications.
Manage Windows systems and Active Directory environments.
Conduct compliance and vulnerability monitoring using tools like Nessus, HBSS, and ACAS.
Harden Linux operating systems and applications to meet DISA STIG requirements.
Perform network troubleshooting and system configuration management.
Develop scripts using Bash or Python to automate tasks.

What we're looking for

Must possess a TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
Must hold an IAT level II or higher certification (e.g., Security+).
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Level 3: Bachelor’s with 5 years experience, Master’s with 3 years, or High School with 9 years.
Level 4: Bachelor’s with 8 years experience, Master’s with 6 years, or High School with 12 years.
Extensive experience with RHEL operating systems and familiarity with Windows Operating Systems/Active Directory.
Familiarity with Compliance/Vulnerability Monitoring tools such as Nessus, HBSS, and ACAS.
Knowledge of backup software, Nutanix/VMWare, ELK stack, web development, hardening (STIGs), configuration management, RMF, and scripting (preferred).

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