Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Patuxent River, MD
Salary: $83,400–$125,200 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 7 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 3 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $105,000–$147,400 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $104k versus about $126k 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 682 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator

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The Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator joins the Ground Segment team to support MQ-4C Triton program test activities. This role provides technical support services for the MQ-4C Triton air vehicle and Ground Control Stations, focusing on engineering integration, system sustainment, and ground or flight test operational mission support. Key responsibilities include performing Windows and VMware administration alongside Linux and Redhat administration for classified government contracts. The successful candidate will manage multi-user computer systems, perform backup and recovery services, manage file systems, and maintain security audit logs. Required technical skills include Windows Server OS, domain architecture, and networking fundamentals like subnets and VLANs. The work involves solving technical problems for unmanned air vehicle components and ensuring system reliability through patching, monitoring, and configuration management within strict information systems security guidelines.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $114700 from 51 postings across 5 companies.

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Skills

Windows Server VMware Linux RedHat LDAP SAN Storage Cisco VLANs Routing Scripting RMF STIG JAFAN JSIG Security+ CISSP CASP

What you'll do

Perform Windows and VMware system administration for classified government contracts.
Provide Linux and Red Hat system administration for classified government contracts.
Maintain multi-user computer systems and coordinate with network, software, and system engineers.
Install, upgrade, patch, monitor, and manage configuration for system enhancements.
Manage file systems, disk space, backup and recovery services, and virus protection.
Create and maintain user accounts, file permissions, and security access lists.
Develop and document technical processes, procedures, and security audit logs.
Provide engineering updates and adjudication for Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals.

What we're looking for

Must have U.S. Citizenship.
Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance with a background investigation within the past 6 years.
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain SAP, SCI, and CI Polygraph clearances.
Must have current Security+ CE or the ability to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
Systems Administrator: High School Diploma and 6 years experience, Bachelor's and 2 years experience, or Master's and 0 years experience.
Principal Systems Administrator: High School Diploma and 10 years experience, Bachelor's and 6 years experience, Master's and 4 years experience, or Ph.D. and 1 year experience.
Must have experience managing Windows Server OS and domain architecture.
Must have the ability to lift equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and support 2nd shift hours.

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