Sr Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cobo02
Salary
$129,300–$193,900 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
Closes
Jun 19, 2026

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This role $162k
$118k most similar roles pay here $222k

This role pays less than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $139,100–$211,743 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $162k versus about $175k 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 130 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $125,300–$187,900 across 128 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Sr Principal Linux Systems Administrator - Secret

The Senior Linux Server Admin role at Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems team involves managing a classified government contract as the primary Linux Systems Administrator, ensuring effective communication across all levels of the organization. Responsibilities include supporting multiple networks, analyzing customer requirements to determine equipment needs, and providing backup services while maintaining file systems and disk space. The position requires routine virus protection management, hardware and software recommendations, and vendor interaction for product evaluation. Ideal candidates hold a Security+ CE certification, have extensive Linux OS support experience, and possess Red Hat Satellite management and Ansible tool expertise in a classified setting. Preferred qualifications include knowledge of networking basics, Cisco certifications, Windows Active Directory, VMWare, environmental monitoring tools, scripting skills, and familiarity with Certification & Accreditation processes and STIGs.

What you'll do

  • Manage primary Linux systems for a classified government contract.
  • Ensure routine backup, recovery, file system management, and virus protection.
  • Recommend hardware and software purchases based on customer requirements analysis.
  • Direct administration tasks and support multiple networks efficiently.
  • Evaluate vendor products, services, and suggestions to enhance system performance.

What we're looking for

  • Must hold a Security+ CE or equivalent DOD 8570 IAT level II certification.
  • Requires at least 6 years of IT experience, adjusted for degree level (Master's, Bachelor's, Associate's, High School).
  • Must have extensive Linux OS support and management experience.
  • Candidates need current DOD Secret level security clearance.
  • Preferred: Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification.

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