Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator

Northrop Grumman

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Work type
On-site
Location
Beavercreek, OHWright-Patterson AFB, OH
Salary
$75,800–$113,800 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
8 days ago
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Below market

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This role pays less than 91% of similar roles. Most pay $113,437–$165,000 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $95k versus about $139k 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 704 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $117,500–$176,300 across 342 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator

The Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator (AHT) joins a team of Systems, Network, and Storage Administrators to maintain and enhance Windows Systems and Infrastructure. This role supports the National Air and Space Intelligence Center, where the work involves creating all-source intelligence regarding air, cyber, space, and ballistic missile threats. The successful candidate will ensure high availability, security, and integrity for the operating environment across two production networks and an R&D environment. Daily responsibilities include collaborating on Linux and Windows systems, hardware installation, firmware upgrades, and enterprise backup and restore solutions. Required technical skills include Active Directory Certificate Services, PowerShell, Perl, and Bash scripting. Candidates should also possess experience with Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager, Storage Area Networks, Network Attached Storage, and HTC Condor Elasticsearch/Kibana.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

Median $115000 from 53 postings across 5 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Maintain and enhance Windows Systems and Infrastructure for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center.
  • Ensure high availability, security, and integrity for the operating environment.
  • Support two production networks and an R&D environment including Linux and Windows systems.
  • Perform hardware installation and maintenance including firmware upgrades.
  • Manage enterprise backup and restore solutions, SAN, and NAS.
  • Utilize scripting tools such as PowerShell, Perl, or Bash to automate tasks.
  • Administer Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager and Active Directory Certificate Services.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain a TS/SCI security clearance.
  • Minimum of three years of IT experience.
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with experience, a master's degree with , or experience (Level 2).
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with experience, a master's degree with , or experience (Level 3).
  • Active IAT Level II certification (Security X, Security+, or CISSP) or the ability to obtain one within a defined timeframe.
  • Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager/Microsoft Endpoint Configuration Manager experience (preferred).
  • Experience with Active Directory Certificate Services, scripting (PowerShell, Perl, Bash), hardware maintenance, SAN/NAS, and Elasticsearch/Kibana (preferred).

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