On-Site Linux SysAdmin with Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; Patterson Township (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join the NASIC support team in Beavercreek, OH, working on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB. The role involves maintaining enterprise Linux systems, DoD STIG hardening, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

An active Secret clearance is required with potential for higher clearance, along with IAT II certification within 6 months. On-site work, with relocation assistance possible, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM or higher with related experience.
• 3+ years of enterprise government IT administration experience (Level 3) or 2+ years with a bachelor’s and TS/SCI eligibility.
• Experience securing server infrastructures, virtualization, Active Directory, and DoD STIG/JSIG hardening.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate multi-user Linux systems on-site at NASIC/OH.
• Coordinate with network, software, and system engineers to ensure smooth operations.
• Implement system hardening, patch management, backups, and recoveries.
• Develop and document IT processes and procedures as needed.
• Interact with vendors for product evaluation and deployment.

Skills

Linux administration

System security

Networking basics

Scripting

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

GitLab/Jenkins/ArgoCD

Istio

Nexus/Harbor

Splunk/Nagios

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator to join the NASIC support team in Beavercreek, OH, working on-site at Wright-Patterson AFB. The role involves maintaining enterprise Linux systems, DoD STIG hardening, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

An active Secret clearance is required with potential for higher clearance, along with IAT II certification within 6 months. On-site work, with relocation assistance possible, and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.