Linux Systems Administrator/ Principal Linux Systems Administrator (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Linux/Principal Systems Administrator to support NASIC at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, OH. The role focuses on maintaining Linux infrastructure with emphasis on availability, security, and reliability, while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications include active Top Secret/SI clearance, 3+ years Linux admin experience, and familiarity with DevOps tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, and GitLab. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret/SI clearance (IAT Level II) or equivalent.
• 3+ years Linux sysadmin experience (RHEL/CentOS/Rocky).
• Bachelor's in STEM with 2+ years related experience; Master's with 0 years is acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance Linux systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure high availability, security, and integrity of the operating environment.
• Communicate and collaborate with stakeholders across internal and external teams.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Linux administration

Scripting

DevOps tooling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

High school diploma or GED + experience

Tools

RHEL

CentOS

Rocky Linux

Kubernetes

Nexus

Harbor

Docker

GitLab

Job description

Relocation & Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Role Overview

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator/Principal Systems Administrator to maintain and enhance Linux Systems and Infrastructure for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, OH. NASIC is responsible for creating all-source intelligence defining the present and future air, air defense, cyber, space and ballistic missile threats to enable military operations, force modernization, and policy making. Successful candidates will clearly demonstrate strong technical skills to achieve high availability, security, and integrity for the operating environment. They should have a track record as an effective communicator and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. This requisition may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications: Systems Administrator

• Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance IAT Level II certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+) or Security+.
• One of the following: High school diploma or GED equivalent with 6 Years relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 2 Years related experience.
• Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 0 Years related experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience with Systems Administration for Linux Operating Systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Rocky Linux.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Basic Qualifications: Principal Systems Administrator

• Active Department of Defense Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance IAT Level II certification such as SecurityX (formerly CASP+) or Security+.
• One of the following: High school diploma or GED equivalent with 9 Years relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 5 Years related experience.
• Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Math discipline with 3 Years related experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience with Systems Administration for Linux Operating Systems such as RedHat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS, or Rocky Linux.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with network administration and related infrastructure.
• Experience with scripting using tools such as Python, Perl, Bash, PowerShell, etc.
• Experience with hardware installation and maintenance to include firmware upgrades.
• Experience in enterprise backup and restore solutions, storage area network (SAN), and network attached storage (NAS).
• Experience with Atlassian tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Experience with DevOps architecture such as Kubernetes, Nexus, Harbor, Docker, GitLab, etc.

Salary

• Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00
• Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Company Culture & Career Path

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.