Staff Cyber Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Chantilly, VA
Salary: $161,000–$241,400 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 6 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $145k

This role $201k

$96k most similar roles pay here $257k

This role pays more than 89% of similar roles. Most pay $115,000–$174,062 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $201k versus about $145k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 · Staff Cyber Systems Administrator

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The Staff Cyber Systems Administrator joins a diverse team of engineers and operators to provide essential technical support for mission-critical network infrastructure. This role involves monitoring, maintaining, and providing Tier-2 and Tier-3 support while performing network upgrades and creating detailed documentation and diagrams. The position requires designing, building, and maintaining AWS and hybrid-cloud systems while administering Linux and Windows operating systems. Key responsibilities include automating system deployment and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tools. Candidates must possess expertise in IPv4 networking, including OSPF routing, VLANs, and VPNs, alongside experience with container management tools like Docker or Kubernetes. The role focuses on solving complex problems within a fast-paced environment to maintain secure systems while ensuring infrastructure remains robust enough to meet specific mission needs across various technical levels.

Skills

AWS Linux Windows Infrastructure as Code Ansible Bash PowerShell Puppet Python IPv4 Networking OSPF VLANs VPNs MySQL PostgreSQL Docker Kubernetes Podman Agile

What you'll do

Provide Tier-2 and Tier-3 support for mission-critical network infrastructure.
Design, build, and maintain AWS and hybrid-cloud systems.
Administer and troubleshoot Linux and Windows operating systems in large enterprise environments.
Maintain and troubleshoot IP networking systems including routing, switching, and VPNs.
Automate system deployment and maintenance using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tools.
Produce technical documentation and diagrams for all performed work.
Provide onsite engineering and administrative support to teams of developers and testers.

What we're looking for

Must be a US citizen with an active TS clearance and SCI eligibility.
Ability to obtain a Polygraph is required for consideration.
12 years experience with a Bachelor's, 10 years with a Master's, 8 years with a PhD, or 16 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
IAT-2 Certification (e.g., CompTIA Security+).
Experience designing, deploying, and administering cloud-based solutions and Linux/Windows systems in large enterprise environments.
Experience automating tasks using Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management tools like Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, Puppet, or Python.
Proven experience in IT Systems Design, Deployment, and Administration.
Bachelor’s Degree.

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