Principal Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Beavercreek, OH
Salary: $75,800–$113,800 / yr
Posted: 18 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 61 roles within 25 mi

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $140k

This role $95k

$65k most similar roles pay here $178k

This role pays less than 93% of similar roles. Most pay $113,610–$167,125 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $95k versus about $140k 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 Systems Administrator

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The Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator (AHT) joins a technical team supporting the National Air and Space Intelligence Center. This role involves managing systems within RMF or STIG environments to address air, air defense, cyber, space, and ballistic missile threats. The professional will perform day-to-day administration of Windows and Linux operating systems while managing AWS cloud infrastructure and virtual machines. Key technical responsibilities include IT process automation using Ansible, containerization with Docker and Podman, and scripting via Python, Bash, or PowerShell. The role also involves managing DevOps architecture utilizing GitOps, Kubernetes for orchestration, Istio for service mesh, and Jenkins or GitLab for CI/CD pipelines. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and IAT Level II certification while demonstrating proficiency in networking fundamentals such as subnets, routing, and VLANs to support critical intelligence operations.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $114700 from 35 postings across 6 companies.

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Skills

AWS Windows Linux Ansible Docker Podman Python Bash PowerShell RMF STIG GitOps GitLab Jenkins ArgoCD Kubernetes Istio Nexus Harbor CI/CD

What you'll do

Administer Windows and Linux operating systems for NASIC operations.
Manage AWS cloud infrastructure and virtual machines or comparable enterprise virtualization technologies.
Automate IT processes using Ansible and other similar automation tools.
Configure and manage containerization environments using Docker and Podman.
Develop scripts using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to support system tasks.
Manage systems within RMF or STIG information system environments.
Implement DevOps architecture utilizing CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes orchestration, and GitOps.
Maintain network infrastructure including subnets, routing, and VLANs.

What we're looking for

Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
IAT Level II certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+) or Security+.
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud infrastructure and virtual machines, or comparable enterprise virtualization technologies.
Minimum of three years of experience administering Windows or Linux operating systems.
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 2 years of experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM field (for Level 2).
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5 years of experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM field with 3 years of experience (for Principal level).
High school diploma/GED with 6 years of experience (Level 2) or 9 years of experience (Principal level).

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