Linux Systems Administrator - On-Site, 10% Travel

Northrop Grumman; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 work schedule

Health insurance coverage

401(k) matching

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an IT systems administrator to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, patching, and security hardening in secure environments. The role requires collaboration with engineering, security, and program teams, and includes on-call support.

The position emphasizes compliance with RMF/STIG, vulnerability management, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. On-site work is required with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems is required.
• Proficiency with patch management and security hardening according to RMF/STIG.
• Strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer, monitor, and troubleshoot server/client systems in secure environments.
• Manage RHEL patching with Satellite Server and lifecycle environments.
• Securely configure SELinux and systemd; support automation and scripting tasks.
• Provide on-call/after-hours support and coordinate with engineering and security teams.

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an IT systems administrator to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers, patching, and security hardening in secure environments. The role requires collaboration with engineering, security, and program teams, and includes on-call support.

The position emphasizes compliance with RMF/STIG, vulnerability management, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. On-site work is required with potential travel.